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Staten Island ZooAnimal Care

Veterinarian

Location

Staten Island, New York, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-8 years

Compensation

$110K - $120K per year

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Veterinarian provides comprehensive medical and surgical care to the Staten Island Zoo's diverse animal collection, including developing preventive medicine and quarantine programs. This role involves overseeing veterinary technicians, managing infectious disease protocols, and responding to after-hour animal emergencies. The position also includes mentoring post-graduate veterinarians and students, and collaborating with other institutions and specialists.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Veterinarian is integral in providing quality medical and surgical care to the Staten Island Zoo animal collection and serves as a leader within the Animal Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to all collection animals including aquatic invertebrates and fish, reptiles (including venomous), birds, hoof stock, primates and large felids

  • Develop and enact preventive medicine and quarantine programs, perform routine and illness exams, diagnostics (radiology, parasitology, clinical pathology, among others). Perform necropsies for determination of mortality on all collection specimens

  • Oversee veterinary technician and protocols of infectious disease management, assist in animal emergency response program, support animal welfare processes, collaborating closely with the General Curator

  • Evaluate nutrition programs and diet formulations

  • Manage a comprehensive veterinary care program in alignment with AZA, USDA, USFWS, State and local standards and guidelines

  • Prepare and assist with the completion of reports and accreditation documents for AZA that relate to veterinary care

  • Collaborate with other institutions regarding pre-shipment testing of animals being transferred between facilities

  • Maintaining medical records and other record management

  • Mentor post-graduate veterinarians, vet student and undergraduate externs as part of the animal hospital student program

  • Consult with veterinary specialists at tertiary referral hospitals to provide care for collection animals when necessary

  • Respond to after-hour animal emergencies

  • Perform other position related duties, as assigned

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • At least three years of full-time veterinary experience with common zoological species or commensurate training and/or experience.

  • Knowledge of fundamental natural history information and captive management of common zoological species

  • ACZM certification or eligibility preferred

SKILLS

  • Above average computer skills. ZIMS familiarity preferred

  • Ability to maintain a flexible schedule that includes on-call, working weekends, evenings, and holidays during all climatic conditions

  • Ability to handle high levels of stress while demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills

LICENSING

  • Must hold a veterinary degree (DVM, VMD, DMV or equivalent); have, or be eligible for, a New York State Veterinary License, USDA accreditation, and a Driver’s License valid in NY

  • Must understand and comply with federal and NY State DEA regulations and be eligible to hold a DEA registration

HEALTH

  • Negative tuberculosis test on hire

  • Up-to-date SARS-COV-2 and Rabies vaccination

  • Ability to access animal areas and perform physical work including bending, climbing and lifting up to 50 lbs.

  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all climates

AVAILABILITY

Must work 5 days a week. Flexibility to work on-call or after-hours as caseload requires

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Medical and Surgical Care • 1+ yrs
Preventive Medicine • 1+ yrs
Diagnostics • 1+ yrs
Infectious Disease Management • 1+ yrs
Animal Emergency Response • 1+ yrs
ZIMS • 1+ yrs
Medical Record Keeping • 1+ yrs
Collaboration • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-8 years

Certifications

New York State Veterinary License • Required
USDA accreditation • Required
DEA registration • Required
ACZM certification • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$110K - $120K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationStaten Island, New York, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalMedium7/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyHigh8/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Staten Island Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Staten Island, New York, United States

The Veterinarian is integral in providing quality medical and surgical care to the Staten Island Zoo animal collection and serves as a leader within the Animal Department.

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Veterinarian

Staten Island, New York, United StatesFull Time