Associate Veterinarian - Aquatic & Wildlife Medicine

National Aquarium; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care after 30 days

401(k) with employer match

Conservation day leave

Job summary

The National Aquarium is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to deliver exemplary clinical and preventive care for a diverse collection of aquatic and terrestrial species. You will train the Veterinary Fellow and oversee the veterinary student preceptorship program, including recruitment and performance reviews.

You will maintain detailed medical records, work with the Animal Health team on policies, and provide rotating on-call coverage for emergencies and rehabilitation efforts.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree from AVMA-accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years of full-time aquatic/zoo animal medicine experience.
• Maryland veterinary license within 3 months of start.
• USDA APHIS certification within 3 months of start.
• Flexibility to work weekends/evenings and a valid driver's license.
• Internship and/or residency in aquatic/zoo medicine is preferred.
• Experience with Tracks/ZIMS or similar electronic records software.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and preventive medicine for collection animals.
• Take on 24/7 on-call coverage for emergencies and rehab.
• Maintain detailed electronic medical records for all cases.
• Mentor veterinary students and supervise preceptorships.
• Collaborate on policies, SOPs, and welfare standards.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree

Maryland license

ACZM board status or exam

USDA APHIS certification

Clinical aquatic/zoo experience

Electronic medical records (Tracks/ZIM

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary degree

Internship/Residency in aquatic/zoo medicine

Tools

Electronic animal records software (Tracks, ZIMS)

Job description

The National Aquarium is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to deliver exemplary clinical and preventive care for a diverse collection of aquatic and terrestrial species. You will train the Veterinary Fellow and oversee the veterinary student preceptorship program, including recruitment and performance reviews.

You will maintain detailed medical records, work with the Animal Health team on policies, and provide rotating on-call coverage for emergencies and rehabilitation efforts.