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Veterinarian


About Special Aerospace Security Services:

Started in 1988, Special Aerospace Security Services (SASSI) is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) focused on delivering national security mission solutions to the U.S. Government in support of their vital role in protecting the United States of America. Known for highly interactive training provided by nationally recognized security experts from a wide variety of different security disciplines. SASSI has three operating Divisions that cover all aspects of security services: Integrated Security Solutions (ISS), Health Security Services (HSS), and the National Security Training Institute (NSTI). Our areas of expertise include: Personnel, Physical, Cyber, and Health Security, including Management Consulting, Risk Management, Emergency Preparedness and Response, and Working Dog Health and Wellness Support.

Description:

Join SASSI, the best results are achieved through a dedicated, hard working team. We strive to provide our customers with the best talent and support available to enable the successful achievement of mission goals as efficiently as possible.

We are seeking a driven, self-reliant, adventurous licensed veterinarian who is willing to travel outside the US to manage a clinic for Explosive Device Canines (EDCs) in overseas locations with 24/7 emergency availability as the sole provider for these EDCs.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

  • Determines nature of disease or injury by examining canines specifically.

  • Restores health by treating animals surgically or medically.

  • Maintaining a valid veterinary license in at least one US state and a valid DEA practitioner license, including meeting any continuing education requirements.

  • Providing all routine and emergency care for EDCs

  • Ensuring adequate stock of supplies for both routine operations and emergency contingencies.

  • Scheduling site visits in order to meet operational requirements.

  • Ensure that all outbound EDCs have the required vaccinations and documentation for international travel.

  • Examine animals to detect nature of diseases or injuries

  • Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medications, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery

  • Inoculate animals against various diseases such a rabies and distemper

  • Collect body tissues, feces, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis

  • Operate diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images

  • Advise handlers regarding sanitary, feeding, and general care necessary to promote health of animals

  • Educate handlers/trainers about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans

  • Train and supervise workers who handle and care for animals

  • Euthanize animals at the direction of the Government

  • Establish and conduct quarantine and testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans

  • Conduct postmortem studies and analyses to determine the cause of animal’s deaths

  • Inspect and test animals to detect the presence of communicable diseases

  • Research diseases to which animals could be susceptible

  • Inspect animal housing to determine cleanliness and adequacy

  • Capable of giving medical advice telephonically to a staff or Vet Tech at remote locations

Required Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of or prior experience with Working Dogs

  • Proper documentation and reporting skills

  • Strong customer service

  • Knowledge of current medical technologies and performing diagnostic procedures

  • Sound Judgment

  • Professional Integrity

Desired Qualifications:

  • Arabic or French language speaking skills (not required)

  • Previous military experience (not required)


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