ANIMALS CAN BRING SO MUCH TO OPERATIONS.
THE BONDS YOU FORM THERE WITH YOUR FELLOW OFFICER CADETS ARE LIFE-LONG.
Training For The Role
Step 1
Having successfully completed the Army Officer Selection process and a Royal Army Medical Corps specialist interview; you will be awarded a place on the Commissioning Course Short at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. You are taught basic military, survival and weapon handling skills alongside other professionally-qualified officers. The training is designed to prepare you for military life. On completion of the course you will awarded a commission into the Army Medical Services.
Step 2
You will then attend the Army Medical Services Entry Officers' Course (EOC), which provides you with the specific knowledge required to begin your career as an Army Veterinary Officer.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 9 months - 36 years 11 months
Qualifications:
Veterinary Degree and Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Student bursary - For those studying towards a veterinary degree at a UK university. Apply while you are still at university, before the end of January. You should apply not later than your first year to qualify for the full amount; the Army reserves the right to award bursaries of 1, 2 or 3 years. You must pass the Army Officer Selection Board for professionally qualified officers and the Army Selection Board for Royal Army Veterinary Corps to qualify. You must also start initial Officer training at Sandhurst before your 37th birthday.
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 12m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
All Army Veterinary Officers can gain postgraduate qualifications throughout their career such as a Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice. You may also have the opportunity to study at MSc level.
Rank Progression
Learn about rank progression here.
Pay and Benefits
“The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst was different – there are few establishments left in the world which require you to iron and fold your socks in a certain fashion! But the bonds you form there with your fellow Officer Cadets are life-long, and skills such as prioritisation and time management are nurtured. Commissioning as Lieutenant Bullard from such an esteemed institution was an incredibly proud moment for my family and me. It has only been rivalled by receiving my Afghanistan Operational Service Medal in 2013 – barely two years after I joined the military.”
HOW TO APPLY
If you've got your qualifications, then apply online. Your application will be passed to our specialist team, who will help guide you through the process towards joining in this role. You'll need to pass a specialist skills interview to check that your skills are in line with our needs.
Training For The Role
Step 1
You will complete two 2-week courses at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst to form the basis of your military training
Step 2
Your trade specific training will depend on your civilian qualifications and experience
Entry Requirements
Age:
21 years - 49 years 11 months
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 12m
- MSFT (beep test) level 5.8
Qualifications:
Clinically Qualified, Current and working in this field
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
On successful entry into the Army Medical Services Reserve you will be eligible to apply for consideration in CPD for Professional Qualifications commensurate to Role within with the Army Medical Services.
Pay and Benefits
As a Veterinary Officer, you'll be paid on a daily rate commensurate to your qualifications. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you’re entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
From the Field
“The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst was different – there are few establishments left in the world which require you to iron and fold your socks in a certain fashion! But the bonds you form there with your fellow Officer Cadets are life-long, and skills such as prioritisation and time management are nurtured. Commissioning as Lieutenant Bullard from such an esteemed institution was an incredibly proud moment for my family and me. It has only been rivalled by receiving my Afghanistan Operational Service Medal in 2013 – barely two years after I joined the military.”
HOW TO APPLY
If you've got your qualifications, then apply online. Your application will be passed to our specialist team, who will help guide you through the process towards joining in this role. You'll need to pass a specialist skills interview to check that your skills are in line with our needs.