Associate Veterinarian

Under the direction of the Veterinarian, provide high quality routine and emergency health care and treatment of zoo animals or of animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility (dependent on position posted) (as a professional member of the Animal Health and Nutrition team).

Render veterinary care and treatment to animals. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Conduct preventive medicine including implementation of vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine, and other protocols. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Conduct postmortem examinations. Maintain detailed records of veterinary care including drug logs. Collaborate with Veterinarian on review of animal diets, preventative medicine protocols, and animal husbandry and welfare.

Conduct specialized veterinary tasks. Involves: Participate in behavioral enrichment, research, and reproduction programs for animals. Perform epidemiological investigations. Provide technical support, information and guidance on veterinary issues. Respond to requests for information on animals, including diets, care, environmental issues and other information.

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Salary Range: $58,484.86 - $81,732.59 Annually
The starting salary is generally at the beginning of the salary range.

Test information: An evaluation of education and experience will be conducted on qualified applicants.

Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.

Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University, or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department.