The US Army Veterinary Corps: a model for professional career development with a public health and global perspective.
The US Army Veterinary Corps is composed of approximately 420 active-duty and 200 reserve-component veterinary officers, with 40 to 45 new veterinarians joining the active ranks each year. This article briefly summarizes the training that members of the veterinary corps receive in preparation for their diverse range of duties in service to the United States.
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US Army Veterinary Corps, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX 78234, USA. DrVroeg@aol.com
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