Veterinary Services

Veterinary Services performs food safety operations and inspections to ensure deployed forces receive the safest food and water available. They also care for military working animals and provide public health services during humanitarian assistance missions.

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Dr. (Maj.) Meghan Louis, Director of Veterinary Services at Public Health Command-Pacific, greets chocolate lab Sadie, prior to her appointment at Fort Shafter Veterinary Treatment Facility. (Photo by Kathryne Gest, U.S. Army Pacific Public Health Command)

U.S. Army Maj. (Dr.) Meghan Louis, Director of Veterinary Services at Public Health Command-Pacific, explains how U.S. Army veterinarians are critical in providing the necessary documents for travel and are committed to providing expert advice, based on scientific knowledge, on animal health and welfare when it comes to traveling with pets.

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Team McConnell's Vet Clinic

Military veterinarian examines a dog's teeth

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Robot Dog Prepares Medics

A multimedia piece about the 422nd Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service) conducting a joint branch training at Fort McCoy, WI. The Soldiers demonstrated life saving skills for working military dogs.

A multimedia piece about the 422nd Medical Detachment (Veterinary Service) conducting a joint branch training at Fort McCoy, WI. The Soldiers demonstrated life saving skills for working military dogs. SB: Capt. Gabrielle Schrader, Veterinary Service Officer, 422nd Medical Detachment (Veterinary Services)