United States Army Veterinary Corps, number 08

Abstract

Dr. Everette Murl Bailey Jr. a 1964 graduate of University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, and professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology provided this collection of photographs illustrating the varied functions of Veterinarians serving in the U. S. Veterinary Corps. The United States Army Veterinary Corps is a non-combat specialty branch of the U. S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) consisting of commissioned veterinary officers and Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) veterinary students. Established on June 3rd, 1916 by an Act of Congress. Recognition of the need for veterinary expertise had been evolving since 1776 when General Washington directed that a "regiment of horse with a farrier" be raised. It has evolved to include sanitary food inspectors and animal healthcare specialists. The Veterinary Corps is supported by warrant officer and enlisted AMEDD personnel. Warrant officers are the core of its Food Inspection service. Enlisted personnel can serve as Food Inspection Specialists and Animal Care Technicians.