Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist

Job Overview

As a Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist, you’ll oversee food safety, quality assurance, and protection from contamination of food consumed by Soldiers and their families. You’ll supervise food inspection and combined veterinary services, while using statistical sampling methods to ensure foods are inspected for freshness, proper storage and delivery, and packaged according to military standards.

At A Glance

• Enlisted Soldier: Yes
• Officer: No
• Active Duty: Yes
• Army Reserve: Yes
• Army National Guard: Yes
• Entry Level: Yes

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen
• 17 to 42 Years Old
• High School Diploma or GED
• Meet qualifications to work in a medical setting
• No Major Law Violations
• No Medical Concerns

Testing & Certifications

• 5 Nationally Recognized Certifications Available
• 10 weeks of Basic Training
• 8 weeks of Advanced Individual Training
• ASVAB Score: Skilled Technical (ST): 95

Skills You'll Learn

• Food Safety
• Statistical Sampling
• Detection & Analysis