Careers
Army veterinarians focus on veterinary, medical and surgical care, food safety and defense, and biomedical research and development. They enjoy a variety of opportunities for continued education. They may also provide military veterinary expertise in response to natural disasters and other emergencies.
- Leadership and mentoring
- Treat service animals and pets of service members
- Medical research
- Instruct/train at service schools
Benefits
The U.S. Army and Army Reserve health care team offers licensed Veterinary Corps officers a substantial range of benefits to help you build a strong future.
- Medical, Dental and life insurance: no-cost for active duty and low-cost for Army Reserve
- Generous retirement plans
- Housing allowances
- 30 days paid vacation earned annually
- Work/Life balance programs and positions
Eligibility
To join the U.S. Army or Army Reserve health care team, you must meet the following requirements.
- Be a U.S. citizen for active duty; be a permanent resident for Army Reserve
- Have earned a doctorate from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited veterinary school
- Be licensed to practice in the United States
- Be between 21 and 42 years of age
Financial Assistance
The Army Veterinary Corps offers unparalleled financial support for veterinary students and those already licensed and practicing.
- Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
- Full-tuition scholarship to complete an accredited D.V.M. or V.M.D program
- Monthly stipend of more than $2,200
CAREERS
Army veterinarians focus on veterinary, medical and surgical care, food safety and defense, and biomedical research and development. They enjoy a variety of opportunities for continued education. They may also provide military veterinary expertise in response to natural disasters and other emergencies.
- Leadership and mentoring
- Treat service animals and pets of service members
- Medical research
- Instruct/train at service schools
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BENEFITS
The U.S. Army or Army Reserve health care team offers licensed Veterinary Corps officers a substantial range of benefits to help you build a strong future.
- Medical, dental and life insurance: no-cost for active duty and low-cost for Army Reserve
- Generous retirement plans
- Housing allowances
- 30 days paid vacation earned annually
- Work/life balance programs and positions
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Financial Assistance
The Army Veterinary Corps offers unparalleled financial support for veterinary students and those already licensed and practicing.
- Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
- Full-tuition scholarship to complete an accredited D.V.M. or V.M.D program
- Monthly stipend of more than $2,200
- Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (ADHPLRP)
- Up to $120,000, paid across three years max., to help repay veterinary school loans
- Health Professions Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP)
- Up to $50,000, paid across three years max., to qualifying veterinary specialties
- Special Pay of up to $75,000, paid in three increments across three years max., to qualifying veterinary specialties
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Eligibility
To join the U.S. Army and Army Reserve health care team, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen for active duty; be a permanent resident for Army Reserve
- Have earned a doctorate from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited veterinary school
- Be licensed to practice in the United States
- Be between 21 and 42 years of age
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