Description

Description: Full-Time Zoo Veterinarian

The zoological veterinarian:

•         Leads and manages the Rosamond Gifford Zoo’s Animal Health subdivision and associated programs, facilities, staff and budget. 
•         Manages the clinical residency and post graduate training programs. 
•         Participates in the development and implementation of clinical and preventive veterinary programs. 
•         As a member of the Animal Management Team, develops and implements Animal Division programs, policies, and procedures. 
•         Participates in conservation and research programs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•         Clinical Duties – develops and implements preventive health and clinical medicine program; performs medical procedures including surgery, diagnostic and regulatory tests, treatments, and necropsy analysis; ensure compliance with laws; maintains medical records; approves enrichment and browse. 
•         Personnel Management - provides leadership and management of the zoo veterinary team; develops duties and schedules for the veterinary staff; ensures compliance with zoo policies and safety procedures; assists with development of zoo staff training programs and staff development. 
•         General Zoo Management - as a member of the Animal Management Team, participates in establishing animal department procedures, policies and protocols; communicates related activities to zoo staff; participates in disciplinary decisions, research review, facilities design, and animal population planning and management. 
•         Budget Management - develops Animal Health Center budget requests; prioritizes equipment needs, monitors expenditures, and prepares reports; verifies and approves staff credit card expenditures.
•         Manage Post-graduate Training Programs - oversees clinical post-graduate training programs, including selection of candidates, program budget coordination, mentoring and training residents and fellows, weekly topic rounds, manuscript review. 
•         Hospital Facility and Equipment Management - provides direction to the Veterinary Technicians for the management of the Animal Health Center facilities equipment and supplies; authorizes identified and prioritized requests for facility repair, renovation or replacement; approves equipment care and cleaning procedures, and quality control schedules. 
•         Manage controlled drug inventory. 
•         Conservation and Research - as time allows, manages or participates in zoological conservation, research or breeding programs; prepares reports and articles for presentations or publication; participates in zoological related conferences, workshops, seminars and professional development activities. 
•         Other Duties as Assigned - examples may include, but are not limited to: participation in public tours, zoo special events and education programs. 

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: 

•         Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or a VMD degree from an AVMA accredited approved college or university required
•          Completion of an approved residency in Zoo Veterinary Medicine required.
•          Five (5) years or more of work experience as a Veterinarian in a zoo or wildlife park required
•          One (1) year or more Supervisory/Management work experience required 
•         Valid driver’s license required and must be maintained throughout incumbency.
•          USDA certification for cervid and elephant TB testing required or must be obtained within one year of hire.
•         State of New York Veterinary License required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire 
•         USDA category II accreditation required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire DEA registration for class II-V drugs required or must be obtained within three (3) months of hire 
•         ACZM Board certification required
•         This position reports to both the Zoo Director and General Curator