GS-0704

Animal Health Technician

Performs technical animal health work including diagnostic testing, specimen collection, and animal care support.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁0700

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0704

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0704:

Specialized Experience (GS-4 and above): Qualifying experience includes work such as:

Livestock ranch or farm management with direct animal contact
Feed lot operations
Livestock Market Inspector role
Animal Welfare Inspector position
Veterinary assistant working with livestock

Education and Training Alternatives:

GS-3: Successful completion of 1 year of study that included at least 6 semester hours of courses in zoology, biology, chemistry, or agricultural subjects.
GS-4: Successful completion of 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of courses in fields such as those shown above for GS-3.
GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours of courses such as those shown above for GS-3.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	6 months	6 months	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4-year bachelor's degree
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Graduate education if directly related

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📋Typical Duties

•Collect specimens for testing
•Perform diagnostic tests
•Assist with animal examinations
•Administer treatments
•Maintain animal health records
•Support disease investigations

🎯Key Competencies

Animal Handling

Skill in safely handling and restraining livestock and animals.

Health Monitoring

Ability to observe and identify signs of animal illness or distress.

Vaccination Administration

Skill in administering vaccines and medications to animals.

Specimen Collection

Ability to collect biological samples for laboratory testing.

Record Keeping

Skill in maintaining animal health records and documentation.

Biosecurity

Knowledge of biosecurity measures and disease prevention protocols.

Equipment Operation

Ability to operate animal health testing and treatment equipment.

Regulatory Compliance

Understanding of animal health regulations and inspection procedures.

🔑Resume Keywords

Administer treatmentsAnimal Health TechnicianAssist with animal examinationsCollect specimens for testingMaintain animal health recordsPerform diagnostic testsSupport disease investigations

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