NAHERC assists the Federal and State response to domestic and international animal disease outbreaks, threats, or natural disasters. By applying to our announcement on the USAJOBS web site, you will be answering our call for help. Qualified applicants will have their name and credentials added to the NAHERC emergency roster. Once on this list, should our nation be faced with an emergency, you may be asked to serve. Participation is voluntary. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Sign up today!

NAHERC staff can be activated and supplement existing Federal and State employees for periods of three weeks for domestic deployments or 30 days for international deployments. Deployments can be extended if necessary. These positions are paid upon activation of the NAHERC and include overtime, lodging, per diem, and travel expenses. For more information about NAHERC, visit our web site at: http://naherc.aphis.usda.gov

To apply to NAHERC visit the USAJOBS web site at: http://www.usajobs.gov and do a keyword search for "NAHERC VMO"

Please email all inquiries to EmergencyVMO@aphis.usda.gov

• The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), NAHERC program is comprised of Veterinary Medical Officers (VMO), Animal Health Technicians (AHT), and veterinary medical students assimilated into an elite animal health and food defense force within the emergency management response community. Requirements Degree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA).