Veterinarian

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

  • Staten Island, NY
  • 4 days ago
  • $110,000–$120,000 Per Year
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Staten Island Zoo

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Veterinarian

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POSITION TITLE: Veterinarian

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REPORTS TO: Executive Director

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POSITION TYPE: Full-time

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COMPENSATION: $110,000 - $120,000

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POSITION SUMMARY

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The Veterinarian is integral in providing quality medical and surgical care to the Staten Island Zoo animal collection and serves as a leader within the Animal Department.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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  • Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to all collection animals including aquatic invertebrates and fish, reptiles (including venomous), birds, hoof stock, primates and large felids

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  • Develop and enact preventive medicine and quarantine programs, perform routine and illness exams, diagnostics (radiology, parasitology, clinical pathology, among others). Perform necropsies for determination of mortality on all collection specimens

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  • Oversee veterinary technician and protocols of infectious disease management, assist in animal emergency response program, support animal welfare processes, collaborating closely with the General Curator

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  • Evaluate nutrition programs and diet formulations

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  • Manage a comprehensive veterinary care program in alignment with AZA, USDA, USFWS, State and local standards and guidelines

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  • Prepare and assist with the completion of reports and accreditation documents for AZA that relate to veterinary care

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  • Collaborate with other institutions regarding pre-shipment testing of animals being transferred between facilities

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  • Maintaining medical records and other record management

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  • Mentor post-graduate veterinarians, vet student and undergraduate externs as part of the animal hospital student program

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  • Consult with veterinary specialists at tertiary referral hospitals to provide care for collection animals when necessary

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  • Respond to after-hour animal emergencies

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  • Perform other position related duties, as assigned

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Experience Required

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EXPERIENCE \t\t\t\t\t\tAt least three years of full-time veterinary experience with common zoological species or commensurate training and/or experience. \t\t\t\t\t\tKnowledge of fundamental natural history information and captive management of common zoological species \t\t\t\t\t\tACZM certification or eligibility preferred \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tSKILLS \t\t\t\t\t\tAbove average computer skills. ZIMS familiarity preferred \t\t\t\t\t\tMust be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English \t\t\t\t\t\tAbility to maintain a flexible schedule that includes on-call, working weekends, evenings, and holidays during all climatic conditions \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tLICENSING \t\t\t\t\t\tMust hold a veterinary degree (DVM, VMD, DMV or equivalent); have, or be eligible for, a New York State Veterinary License, USDA accreditation, and a Driver's License valid in NY \t\t\t\t\t\tMust understand and comply with federal and NY State DEA regulations and be eligible to hold a DEA registration \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tHEALTH \t\t\t\t\t\tNegative tuberculosis test on hire \t\t\t\t\t\tUp-to-date SARS-COV-2 and Rabies vaccination \t\t\t\t\t\tAbility to access animal areas and perform physical work including bending, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs. \t\t\t\t\t\tMust be able to work indoors and outdoors in all climates \t\t\t\t\t\tMust be able to handle high levels of stress while demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tAVAILABILITY \t\t\t\t\tMust work 5 days a week. Flexibility to work on-call or after-hours as caseload requires \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tOTHER \t\t\t\t\tAll prospective hires are subject to a complete background check \t\t\t\t\t

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$110,000-$120,000

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How to Apply

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SUBMIT CURRICULUM VITAE, LETTER OF INTENT & AT LEAST THREE REFERENCES TO:

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E-MAIL: Maria Spero mspero@statenislandzoo.org

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Staten Island Zoo

614 Broadway

Staten Island, NY 10310-2896

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LocationStaten Island, NY
Salary$110,000–$120,000 Per Year

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