Aquarium Veterinarian & Mentor (Full-Time)

Stryker Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Vacation Days

13 Holidays

12 Paid-Time-Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan, 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wildlife Conservation Society in New York is seeking a Veterinarian to provide medical and surgical care for the New York Aquarium animal collection. The role also mentors veterinary students and supports the Aquatic Health Department in a complex multi-veterinarian team.

The position involves field conservation participation and coordination of medical procedures, with opportunities to present data and engage with partner programs.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to aquatic animal collections.
• Mentor veterinary students and support resident clinicians.
• Collaborate with multi-department teams to ensure patient welfare.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Aquatic Health Department and zoo staff to deliver clinical care.
• Coordinate veterinary externship program and supervise externs.
• Assist with administrative duties of Aquatic Animal Health Center.
• Support preventative medicine programs and animal shipments coordination.
• Represent WCS in conferences, workshops and field projects.
• Participate in field program activities and data presentations.

Skills

Clinical care

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

DVM / VMD / DMV or equivalent

Job description

Wildlife Conservation Society in New York is seeking a Veterinarian to provide medical and surgical care for the New York Aquarium animal collection. The role also mentors veterinary students and supports the Aquatic Health Department in a complex multi-veterinarian team.

The position involves field conservation participation and coordination of medical procedures, with opportunities to present data and engage with partner programs.