Job description
The Veterinarian maintains the health (preventative and emergency) of all Wild Florida (WF) animals. The role serves as a core member of WF’s leadership team.
Manage the on-site Animal Health Clinic, supervise clinic staff in the maintenance of the facilities and equipment in the clinic, the maintenance of animal health records in both paper and electronic formats, animal care for those animals housed in the clinic, and any required lab work.
Establish and implement a program of prophylactic and preventative veterinary care, which includes a schedule of annual examinations, fecal checks and prophylactic de-worming as necessary for the animal collection.
Responsible for the provision of all necessary diagnostic procedures required to assess an animal’s condition.
Utilize current relevant literature and consult with veterinary and zoo professionals in matters related to maintaining the health of WF’s collection.
Assist the animal teams in matters pertaining to animal management as applicable.
Provides comprehensive medical and surgical care to all collection animals, including disease prevention and investigation (nutrition, pathology, aspects of management, etc.)
Oversees veterinary technicians and protocols of infectious disease management, assists in animal emergency response program, and natural disaster planning, and supports animal welfare processes, working closely with the General Curator.
Collaborates with local and global conservation programs and other professional organizations.
Participates in collection planning, acquisition, and transfer of animals, establishing and communicating care parameters for newly acquired species.
Manages a comprehensive veterinary care program and guidelines while also maintaining medical records and other record management including hospital management (DEA, USDA, FWC, AAZV, AZA, drug inventory, etc.) Oversees all regulatory, management, facility, budgetary, and other aspects of animal care facility.
Conducts medical research relevant to the health requirements of the collection.
Participates in the education and management of invasive species on WF grounds along with other educational and conservation programs
Education/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
-DVM degree from an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine with a license in the State of Florida or able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
-Experience working within an Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited institution with thorough knowledge of their accreditation standards and related policies preferred.
-Ability to work early morning/late evening hours, weekends and holidays as required.
-Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). Experience with ZIMS preferred.
-Strong leadership skills with previous experience managing/mentoring staff, volunteers and/or interns.
-Able to present and execute a plan
-Strong communication skills
-Always looking to improve and learn, keeping up with all best practices and certifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 5x8
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kenansville, FL 34739: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: One location
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