Naval Station Norfolk Veterinary Branch consists of 55 Military and Civilian personnel, responsible for providing comprehensive veterinary service and public health support to a DoD population of over 400,000 personnel and 11 DoD installations in the Hampton Roads area. Veterinary Officers serve as DoD executive agent for food safety and animal care in aforementioned area or responsibilities. Oversee food safety and food defense inspection operations to 103 ships of the United States Navy Fleet Forces Command and 136 establishments ensuring force readiness through the inspection of $500 million of subsistence annually. Ensure access to care for 18,500 pets providing guidance for stray animal and rabies/zoonotic disease control programs. Provides complete medical and surgical care for greater than 35 permanent and transient Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and Multipurpose Canines. Collaborate with local, state and federal public health officials in support of OneHealth. Lead subordinate Soldiers, Officers, and Civilians to provide world class public health in support of Force Readiness.
Naval Station Norfolk Veterinary Activity was built in 2014 and is staffed by 4 veterinarians, 8 animal health assistants (2 LVTs), and 3 clerical staff. This modern facility has 6 exam rooms, surgical, dental, inhouse laboratory, radiograph, and ultrasound capabilities.
Student is responsible for learning aspects of a Veterinary Corps Officer responsibilities to include Soldier skills and management, clinical practice and manage, public health responsibilities, and multiple other aspects of daily Army Officer life.
Available to US Army HPSP Students on Active Duty Orders. only.