attend veterinary school. Advanced degrees Officers may apply for Long Term Health Education and Training programs leading to advanced degrees and board eligibility and certification. Programs run from 1–3 years and include training at either military or civilian institutions. Full pay and allowances continue during training. Residency programs include: Veterinary pathology Laboratory animal medicine Epidemiology Investigative Services (EIS) Fellowship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) PhD in physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, microbiology, pathology, or public health. Master's Degree in internal medicine, surgery, radiology, food animal/preventive medicine, emergency medicine, public health, food technology, or human animal bond. Association of Retired Enlisted Veterinary Personnel The Association of Retired Enlisted Veterinary Personnel (AREVP) was founded in 1989. Initially, members were Retired Army Enlisted Veterinary Personnel but later, any personnel, active or retired, from Army or Air Force, could be admitted, provided they had completed Veterinary Service Training in Animal Care or Food Inspection. References Veterinary professions Military medical organizations of the United States Branches of the United States Army Military veterinary services Veterinary medicine in the United States