Wildlife Veterinarian

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Assiniboine Park Conservancy Full time

About the Role

The Assiniboine Park Conservancy is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Associate Zoo Veterinarian to join our team. As a key member of our animal health and nutrition department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of the animals in our care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional animal health care, including proactive and reactive care, to the animals at Assiniboine Park and Zoo.
  • Assist in the implementation of the Zoo's veterinary internship program and provide mentorship and training to veterinary interns, veterinary technicians, undergraduate students, and potentially younger students.
  • Participate in various programs related to animal nutrition, reproduction, welfare, and collaborate with external organizations.
  • Perform regular, planned preventative health care activities and procedures to ensure ideal health of the animals.
  • Enact effective quarantine examinations and applicable testing for all incoming and outgoing animals.
  • Assist with the shipping of animals and ensure staff are trained in the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Monitor zoonotic diseases and educate staff on them.
  • Perform routine gross postmortem exams on all species encountered.
  • Maintain accurate, effective medical records for all clinical and postmortem cases.
  • Participate in the execution and planning of reproductive and nutrition programs.
  • Collaborate with animal care and animal health staff on animal welfare monitoring activities.
  • Assist with the veterinary internship program and provide expert mentorship.
  • Consult and coordinate with local veterinary experts in areas such as ophthalmology, surgery, cardiology, and dentistry.
  • Assist in the development and administration of research programs and provide consultation and clinical service to other government agencies and colleagues.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with external institutions.
  • Provide emergency veterinary care for animals at Assiniboine Park Zoo.
  • Actively participate in and contribute to a positive, healthy team atmosphere within the animal health and animal care departments.
  • Provide animal health expertise as an Assiniboine Park Conservancy representative for media interactions.
  • May participate in animal care activities, including animal care meetings, animal management planning, and exhibit design discussions.
  • May fulfill some of the day-to-day responsibilities of the Director of Animal Health and Nutrition in their absence.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from a recognized educational institute (in good standing) and be eligible for licensure in Manitoba.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of full-time zoological medicine experience.
  • Preference for candidates that are ACZM boarded or board-eligible.
  • Completion of zoological medicine internship and/or residency highly desirable.
  • Strong interest in large animal medicine an asset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when working in a team environment.
  • Brilliant organizational and planning skills as well as observational skills.
  • Excellent animal health knowledge, particularly related to wildlife in human care.
  • Strong animal husbandry knowledge, particularly related to wildlife in human care.
  • Ability to develop an effective working relationship with various levels of management, animal health and animal care staff, guests, external colleagues, etc.
  • Ability to balance multiple activities and prioritize amongst them or delegate as appropriate to ensure ideal performance.
  • Knowledge on the importance of self-care and mental health impacts in the profession.
  • Capacity to practice sound reasoning independently, while also contributing to the team environment.
  • Ability and interest in public speaking.
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to be on call.
  • Experience using the Zoo Information Management System (ZIMS).
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Class 5 Driver's License.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan.
  • Participation in APC's group RRSP plan with 6% employer contribution.
  • Minimum of three (3) weeks paid vacation annually.
  • Paid sick leave and long-term disability plan.
  • Employee Assistance Plan.
  • An Inclusive work environment.
  • Zoo membership.
  • Free parking.
  • Park discounts.
  • Beautiful Park setting.

APC is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous people, underrepresented community members, and persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

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