Zoo Vet / Curator

Zoo Vet / Curator

Safari Zoo are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, practical and committed vet. Candidates must be qualified for veterinary practice in the UK to lead our veterinary program.

Safari Zoo require an individual who’s willing to put in the necessary passion required to join our committed team who head up Europe's only award winning premier safari experience on foot. Safari Zoo has recently undergone extensive development to extend the ultimate interactive animal experience it provides its visitors who can walk freely amongst many of the animals, with the opportunity to hand feed penguins, giraffes, kangaroos and lemurs. Our staff all have an ability to appreciate and clearly communicate the conservation aims of the organisation as a whole and are proud to facilitate a unique experience to the public, getting close to rhinos, tigers, bears, primates, and vultures.

In your role, you will oversee the health and nutritional care of our animals with input from our animal management team, motivate and assist our animal department in ensuring compliance with accepted industry health & safety principles, Safari Zoo protocols and make sure reporting procedures are functional, up to date with standards strictly adhered to. Being a member of senior management you will act as a role model coordinating, inspiring and engaging a team of 18+ staff and equipment, therefore Safari Zoo are asking experience in a management position is preferred.

Working closely with the park director, reporting and liaising with the wider management team you will be responsible for ensuring effective animal treatment, immunisation and screening policies are practiced. Practicing knowledge of Zims, Studbooks and comprehensive animal record keeping is beneficial.

When required, contribute to strategic planning discussions to ensure the smooth daily operations of Safari Zoo, identify opportunities and provide cultural sensitivity liaising with its charitable conservation operations around the world. Oversee any onsite emergencies and develop and maintain effective working relationships in regards to work procedures, employee relations and procurement related concerns.

Some weekend and bank holiday work will be applicable on a roster system.

On occasion under rare circumstances you may be required to work outside of normal hours.

Is this the job for you? If so we invite you to send your CV, along with a covering letter, in confidence to office@safarizoo.co.uk with 'Safari Zoo Vet Application' in the title. For any other further inquiries please contact the aforementioned email address or call (+44) 01229 466086 ext 0

Website: www.safarizoo.co.uk

Email: office@safarizoo.co.uk

Tel: (+44) 01229 466086

Fax: (+44) 01229 461310

Administration Address: Safari Zoo, Melton Terrace, Lindal-in-Furness, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0LU, United Kingdom

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Zoo Veterinarian

Zoo Veterinarian

Job Number: 18687

The City of Edmonton, recognized as one of Alberta’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers in 2014,  continues to attract and retain employees who are passionate about their community, proud of the work they do and committed to making Edmonton a great place to live, work and play

Located in the heart of the river valley, the Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to over 350 animals from different climates and habitats.  Over time, the zoo's collection changes as the goals of the facility and the zoological community evolve.  The Zoo Veterinarian ensures that the animals residing within the zoo enjoy the healthiest and most enriched environment possible while facilitating conservation of those same animals in the wild. 

Accountable for providing consistent, routine and effective health care advice, treatment and surgery for healthy and sick animals at the Valley Zoo, the Zoo Veterinarian:

• Oversees the development, coordination and maintenance of the health and well-being of the zoological collection so as to effectively sustain a preventative health program and guard against communicable diseases.  This includes coordination of nutrition,  environment, reproductive and collection sustainability programs
• Develops, implements, and evaluates animal health policies, processes and protocols, improving and enhancing processes
• Administers disease diagnosis, prescribes medications as well as identifies appropriate treatment for all sick, injured and stressed animals onsite including coordinating a pathology program to further postmortem and trend analysis studies
• Researches, plans and coordinates for future species additions into the collection by providing information, knowledge and updates for staff involved in animal care. This includes conducting and establishing effective quarantine and testing procedures for all animals entering or leaving the collection
• Participates in exhibit planning and design, collection management planning, veterinary outreach activities, and zoological research programs which includes participation in fund development and identifying partnership opportunities
• Supervises technical animal health staff as well as provides training and direction on animal health issues. Oversees and maintains complete medical records on all clinical and pathology cases
• Provides 24 hour a day on-call veterinary duties including emergency medical attention to diseased or traumatized animals
• Consults and assists general practice veterinarians and wildlife professionals in the treatment or handling of exotic animals and wildlife
• Actively participates in developing the next generation of veterinary professionals through internship and rotation programs with the University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine, Western Canadian Veterinary Medicine, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology or other recognized  post-secondary animal health educational institutions
• Primary zoo liaison with respect to veterinary related media relation questions and enquiries

Qualifications:

This is a great opportunity for an established veterinarian who has proven expertise in the improvement and maintenance of the health and prevention of disease for a vast array of species within a zoological environment.

The successful individual must have…

• Completion of a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Demonstrated 10+ years veterinary experience combined with five (5) years of zoological medicine. Board certification in zoological medicine preferred
• Proficient in computer use and zoo industry record management software (ZIMS)
• Strong systemic and strategic thinking in combination with a proven ability to translate thinking to action and impact
• An excellent ability to build strategic networks and partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Edmonton Police Service Police Information Check Certificate from the Police Information Check Section located at #108, 14315 118 Avenue. This can usually be obtained with only a single visit to the Police Information Check Section.

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary range: 91M, Salary Grade: PT4, $94,986 - $135,694 (Annually)

General:

• Applicants may be tested
• The City of Edmonton thanks applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Candidates considered for the position will be contacted
• We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals

The Province of Alberta is a party to the federal Agreement on Internal Trade, the Trade, Investment and Labour Mobility Agreement with British Columbia, and the New West Partnership with British Columbia and Saskatchewan. All of these agreements promote labour mobility between the provinces. Applicants may obtain information regarding recognition of extra provincial credentials at http://www.newwestpartnershiptrade.ca/.

Recruitment Consultant: NB/JP

Classification Title: Zoo Veterinarian

Posting Date: Jun 19, 2014

Closing Date: Jul 11, 2014, 9:59:00 AM

Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time

Union : Management

Department: Edmonton Valley Zoo & John Janzen Nature Centre (Community Services)

Work Location(s): Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Road (87 Ave)   Edmonton T5R 5R1

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Manager, Veterinarian Science – Wellington Zoo Trust

Wellington Zoo is a treasure, housing significant populations of animals and plants and also employing a team of people who are passionate about conservation, education, research and recreation. Some 180,000 people visit the Zoo each year. The Zoo conserves precious species and raises awareness in the sustainability of ecosystems while promoting a keen interest and appreciation for wildlife.

Under the management of the Wellington Zoo Trust, the Zoo is heading in new and exciting directions. Our dream is to be the best Little Zoo in the World.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Zoo Veterinarian to manage our new state of the art Veterinary Hospital called The Nest – Te Kohanga (opened December 2009). The Nest – Te Kohanga is an unparalleled facility in New Zealand for providing care to Zoo animals, rehabilitation of native species including marine mammals and birds, and a research facility.

We are looking for a full time Manager, Veterinarian Science who will take responsibility for the day to day running of the Veterinary Hospital including managing the visitor experience and educating staff, Vet students and Massey University Wildlife Residents.

The successful candidate will:

• be a great communicator and confident engaging with Zoo visitors about the work of a Zoo Vet,
• supervise and teach the veterinary staff in their veterinary care of the collection animals and rehabilitation cases.
• maximise the use of veterinary for research projects
• be able to maximise development opportunities for Veterinary Services,
• conduct ongoing strategic planning with regards to Veterinary Services,
• be confident providing support to Zoo Keepers with respect to animal husbandry,
• develop strategic partnerships for improved outcomes,
• be confident in avian surgery and rehabilitation,
• have experience providing veterinary care to birds, primates, non-primate mammals, marsupials and reptiles,
• be capable of lecturing and supervising veterinary students including postgraduate students, and
• be familiar with enclosure design and MedARKS.

Download a job description and an application form.


To apply please email your covering letter, CV and completed application form to zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com or post it to Manager Veterinarian Science Vacancy, c/- Wellington Zoo Trust, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021.

If you have any questions about the role please email zooapplications@wellingtonzoo.com

Applications must be received by 5pm Monday 29 November 2010.



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