Zoo Veterinarian

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.

• 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, undergraduate students, and potentially younger students in their animal health care training.
• Participate in various programs related to animal nutrition, reproduction, welfare, and conservation medicine.
• Collaborate with external organizations and experts in zoological medicine to advance our animal health care services.
• Develop and implement effective quarantine examinations and testing protocols to ensure the health and safety of our animals.
• Assist with the shipping and transportation of animals, ensuring their safe and healthy transfer.
• Monitor and educate staff on zoonotic diseases and their prevention.
• Perform routine gross postmortem exams on all species encountered.
• Maintain accurate and 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, providing expert mentorship and guidance.
• 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 and organizations.
• 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.
• Represent Assiniboine Park Conservancy as an animal health expert in media interactions and public speaking engagements.
• 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.

• 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.

Assiniboine Park Conservancy is a leading organization in animal care and conservation, dedicated to providing exceptional services to the animals in our care. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, underrepresented community members, and persons with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.