Wildlife Veterinarian
6 days ago
The Associate Veterinarian is a key member of the Animal Health and Nutrition team at Assiniboine Park Conservancy, responsible for providing exceptional animal health care services to the animals in our care. This role requires a high level of expertise in zoological medicine, with a strong focus on proactive and reactive care, including after-hours emergency care.
Key Responsibilities- Provide routine and preventative health care activities and procedures to ensure the optimal health of the animals in our care.
- Supervise and mentor veterinary interns, veterinary technicians, and other animal care staff to ensure the highest level of animal care and welfare.
- Develop and implement effective quarantine examinations and testing protocols to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Collaborate with animal care and animal health staff to develop and implement animal welfare monitoring activities and programs.
- Participate in the execution and planning of reproductive and nutrition programs to ensure the health and well-being of the animals in our care.
- Provide emergency veterinary care for animals at Assiniboine Park Zoo, including on-call duties.
- Actively participate in and contribute to a positive, healthy team atmosphere within the animal health and animal care departments.
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from a recognized educational institute (in good standing) and eligibility for licensure in Manitoba.
- Minimum 2-3 years of full-time zoological medicine experience.
- ACZM boarded or board-eligible preferred.
- 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.
Assiniboine Park Conservancy is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and the preservation of natural habitats. We are committed to providing exceptional animal care and welfare services to the animals in our care, and we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our team.
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.
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