Wildlife Veterinarian

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Wildlife Veterinarian to join our team at Assiniboine Park Zoo. As an Associate Veterinarian, you will be responsible for providing exceptional animal health care services, including preventative and reactive care, emergency response, and participation in various programs related to animal nutrition, reproduction, and welfare.

• Perform regular planned preventative health care activities, including routine exams, vaccinations, parasite surveillance, diagnostics, and other procedures to ensure optimal animal health.
• Provide direct supervision to animal health staff and indirect supervision to animal care personnel during animal health procedures.
• Conduct effective quarantine examinations and applicable testing for all incoming and outgoing animals to maintain animal health, prevent infectious disease spread, and meet government regulations.
• Assist the animal care team, animal health team, and registrar with shipping of animals, ensuring appropriate care and transport requirements are met.
• Ensure staff are trained in the proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Monitor zoonotic diseases and educate staff on their importance.
• 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.
• Consult and coordinate with local veterinary experts in areas such as ophthalmology, surgery, cardiology, and dentistry.
• Assist in research program development 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, participating in on-call duties 24/7/365.

• Hold a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from a recognized educational institution (in good standing) and be eligible for licensure in Manitoba.
• Minimum 2-3 years of full-time zoological medicine experience.
• Preference for candidates who are ACZM boarded or board-eligible.
• Completion of a zoological medicine internship and/or residency is highly desirable.
• Strong interest in large animal medicine is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, as well as observational skills.
• Exceptional animal health knowledge, particularly related to wildlife in human care.
• Strong animal husbandry knowledge, particularly related to wildlife in human care.
• Able to develop effective working relationships with various levels of management, animal health and animal care staff, guests, external colleagues, etc.
• Able to balance multiple activities and prioritize them or delegate as necessary to ensure ideal performance.
• Knowledge of the importance of self-care and mental health impacts in the profession.
• Able to practice sound reasoning independently, while also contributing to the team environment.
• Ability and interest in public speaking.
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Able 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 offers a comprehensive compensation package, including:

• Estimated salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental Plan.
• Participation in APC's group RRSP plan with 6% employer contribution.
• Minimum of three weeks paid vacation annually.
• Paid sick leave and long-term disability plan.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Inclusive work environment.
• Zoo membership.
• Free parking.
• Park discounts.
• Beautiful park setting.

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.