Zoo Clinical Veterinarian - Advanced Zoological Medicine

American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Co.; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Co. seeks a veterinary physician to assist the EVP of Animal Health and Welfare in providing medical care for the zoo's diverse collection, including exams, diagnostics, treatments, preventive care, and research.

The role requires a D.V.M./V.M.D. from AVMA-accredited school and California licensure (or eligibility within six months), strong anesthesia, imaging, and surgical skills; USDA/DEA accreditation preferred; excellent teamwork and communication

Qualifications

• D.V.M./V.M.D. from AVMA-accredited school.
• California license to practice veterinary medicine or eligible within six months.
• DEA registration and USDA accreditation desirable.
• Minimum five years of clinical zoological medicine experience preferred.
• Strong anesthesia, surgical, and imaging skills.

Responsabilités

• Provides medical and surgical treatment for sick or injured animals; supervises diagnostic testing and anesthesia.
• Monitors overall health and improves preventative care protocols for all species.
• Participates in preventative medicine, vaccination, nutrition, and disease control.
• Manages hospital pharmacy operations and health certificates for shipments.
• Maintains accurate computerized medical records and participates in teaching.
• Interacts with zoo staff, management, and external partners to coordinate care.

Connaissances

Clinical zoological medicine

Surgical skills

Ultrasound

Radiography

Endoscopy

Formation

D.V.M./V.M.D. (AVMA-accredited)

Outils

Ultrasound equipment

Endoscopy equipment

Radiography equipment

Description du poste

American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Co. seeks a veterinary physician to assist the EVP of Animal Health and Welfare in providing medical care for the zoo's diverse collection, including exams, diagnostics, treatments, preventive care, and research.

The role requires a D.V.M./V.M.D. from AVMA-accredited school and California licensure (or eligibility within six months), strong anesthesia, imaging, and surgical skills; USDA/DEA accreditation preferred; excellent teamwork and communication