Zoo Veterinarian

Worldwide Zoo Consultants

The veterinarian will work with our diverse collection of birds and mammals. Your primary responsibilities will include veterinary care, staff training, veterinary operations in the zoo, well-being and management of all animals in the facility s exhibits; training of current staff within the Veterinary Department.

Duties

• Compliance with health and safety standards in accordance with local rules, regulations and facility Standard operating procedures.
• Manage, support and supervise all staff within a designated animal section within the zoological department to ensure highest level of safety, courtesy, education, efficiency and operational readiness at all times.
• Manage Veterinary Department and Supervise staff in the veterinary department or engaged in veterinary care of zoo animals
• Conduct performance reviews with team and provide training and on-the-job support where required
• Ensure that animal health policies of the Veterinary Department are adhered to by all personnel.
• Manage staff in the delivery of their respective job role, providing oral and written direction.
• Perform veterinary medical procedures on animals and supervise other staff involved in the performance of these procedures, perform surgery and prescribe medication, or delegate the role to other appropriate staff.
• Ensure that sufficient medicines are on site, they are stock checked and under secure conditions.
• Perform or supervise the performance of diagnostic tests and procedures, perform necropsies.
• Communicate effectively with the Zoo Director, Head Curator, animal curators and other staff regarding health and preventive medicine programs for the animals.
• Certify the health of animals on official health certificates prior to shipment & authorize the removal of animals from quarantine.
• Ensure compliance with national and local regulations regarding animal health and safety.