Veterinarian
Loro Parque / Loro
Parque Fundación & Poema del Mar
Are you
Enthusiastic, Energetic, Outgoing and ready to be part of an adventure where
everyone is a part of an unforgettable journey to the wonders of our unique
islands? If you are, we invite you to submit your applications for the post of:
Veterinarian
Position
Summary: A great opportunity exists for
an ambitious, team player and responsible veterinarian to join our expanding
team at Loro Parque / Loro Parque Fundación and the brand new Oceanarium Poema
del Mar. The position if for an
experience veterinarian with special focus on all aspects of zoological
medicine in one of the largest zoological collection in the world. The
collection is divided in four different locations, which requires travelling
between collections.
Summary of position
responsibilities:
• Participate
in the daily activities of the medical service of the park, including primary
case responsibility and regular case rounds with Loro Parque / Loro Parque
Fundación & Poema del Mar staff.
• Report
directly to the Director of the Veterinary & Laboratory Services, to
establish and maintain protocols for the proper husbandry and care of the
animals in different locations.
• Assist
in determining research priorities and become involved as necessary in any
research projects supported by the facility.
• Determine
medication regimes, treatment methods, feeding, and other protocols as
necessary and desirable for optimum animal welfare and husbandry.
• Administer
supplements, medications and treatment protocols.
• Conduct
frequent observations of animals and report any abnormalities, health or
welfare issues, or change of behavior.
• Maintain
standard record keeping related to animal health and welfare, animal behavior,
diagnostic interventions, treatment protocols, and other departmental
procedural documents. Work with department management and staff to ensure the
accuracy, clarity, and availability of all documents.
• Accommodate
and assist with regular audits and inspections by local and international
authorities as required.
• Plan/participate
in research and conservation programs related to the goals of the Loro Parque
Fundación.
• Assist
in preparing monthly reports for distribution to all relevant managers.
• Train
and update husbandry staff in areas of basic medical care to ensure staff
comprehension in cases of care for minor incidents.
• Provide
emergency care for the animals in the different collections (Loro Parque / Loro
Parque Fundación & Poema del Mar).
• Provide
mentorship, coaching, instruction, assistance, and supervision to veterinary
students, work-experience students, and assigned interns.
Essential skills and
experience:
• Qualified
veterinarian licensed to practice in the Canary Islands, Spain. This will
require veterinary licensure in the European Union.
• Minimum
of 3 years’ experience related to veterinary medicine of exotic & zoo
species, with a special focus on aquatic medicine (fish and marine mammals).
• Good
understanding and experience of animal behavior, husbandry, and welfare.
• Availability
and ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability
to organize workload and prioritize tasks.
• Ability
to communicate with, motivate, and work alongside other staff to build an
effective team.
• Ability
to develop and motivate a team of volunteers and/or student intern
• Ability
to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences in both verbal and written
forms.
• Ability
to provide and support a vision and direction for the welfare of zoo animals
(predominantly marine mammals and fish).
Loro Parque / Loro
Parque Fundación & Poema del Mar affords an excellent opportunity for
people to gain experience in our exciting tourism industry. This facility
offers a chance for the right individual to work in one of leading zoological
collection worldwide. We are offering a competitive compensation, which
includes 30 working days of vacation.
Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To express your
interest in this role, please submit a curriculum vitae, references, and cover
letter by August 2017 to the following address:
Chief Human
Resources Officer
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
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