Canine Health Vet for Explosive-Detection Dogs

Allied Universal; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Pay rates: $83-$90/hour

Job summary

Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to care for the health and welfare of working canines. The veterinary team includes Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians supporting canine missions across the program.

You will examine dogs, perform surgeries as needed, and develop preventative health plans while maintaining medical records and guiding handlers on best practices for duty readiness and zoonoses prevention.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian in the U.S. with AVMA-accredited degree
• Ability to obtain Virginia licensure within 90 days
• USDA Accreditation (Category 1) for canine health certificates
• U.S. citizenship and valid passport
• Ability to maintain SECRET clearance
• Minimum 2 years of practical veterinary experience
• Strong communication with veterinary teams and handlers

Responsibilities

• Examine canines and provide treatment for diseases or injuries
• Perform routine, elective, and emergent surgical procedures as part of Working Dog practice
• Develop preventative care plans to maximise canine fitness and reduce downtime
• Utilize in-house imaging (digital radiographs, ultrasound) and interpret results
• Train and present veterinary information to staff, handlers, trainers, and stakeholders on injury prevention and zoonoses
• Maintain cloud-based medical records and generate reports for data tracking
• Inspect kennel facilities and ensure veterinary oversight of Working Dog populations

Skills

Veterinary license

Clearance (SECRET)

Independent work

Team collaboration

Veterinary communication

Education

DVM

Job description

Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to care for the health and welfare of working canines. The veterinary team includes Veterinarians and Licensed Veterinary Technicians supporting canine missions across the program.

You will examine dogs, perform surgeries as needed, and develop preventative health plans while maintaining medical records and guiding handlers on best practices for duty readiness and zoonoses prevention.