Chief Veterinary Clinician, Zoo Health Program

Wildlife Conservation Society: New York Aquarium; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K

Pension

Parental leave

Job summary

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in New York’s Bronx Zoo seeks a Director of Clinical Medicine to lead the Zoological Health Program’s clinical division. You will oversee clinical operations staff across three city zoos, maintain licensure, mentor veterinarians and technicians, and ensure high-quality care for the animal collection in alignment with USDA, AZA, and NYS standards.

This exempt, full-time role reports to the VP of the Zoological Health Program and requires strong leadership

Qualifications

• Hold a veterinary degree (DVM, VMD, DMV, or equivalent).
• Maintain or obtain New York State Veterinary License, USDA accreditation, DEA license, and a valid driver’s license.
• Board certification or eligibility in ACZM/ECZM/ABVP is desirable.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating in English with excellent written, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule, including non-traditional hours, holidays, on-call, emergencies, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintain licensure and knowledge of current information and procedures in zoological and wildlife medicine.
• Ensure staff stay updated on advances in veterinary medicine.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care to the Bronx Zoo and City Zoos.
• Actively participate in clinical cases and monitor ongoing health issues.
• Maintain a proactive preventive health care and quarantine program.
• Develop and implement veterinary protocols meeting USDA, DEA, OSHA, AZA, AAZV, NYS and NYC standards.
• Mentor and supervise clinical staff to foster professionalism and quality care.
• Oversee the clinical operating budget and ensure resource efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

DVM/VMD/DMV or equivalent

New York State Veterinary License eligibility

USDA accreditation

DEA license

Board certification or eligibility (ACZM/ECZM/ABVP) desirable

Job description

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) in New York’s Bronx Zoo seeks a Director of Clinical Medicine to lead the Zoological Health Program’s clinical division. You will oversee clinical operations staff across three city zoos, maintain licensure, mentor veterinarians and technicians, and ensure high-quality care for the animal collection in alignment with USDA, AZA, and NYS standards.

This exempt, full-time role reports to the VP of the Zoological Health Program and requires strong leadership