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Clinical Veterinarian

Location

Draper, Utah, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

$90K - $90K per year

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Clinical Veterinarian is a full-time position responsible for advancing the health, welfare, and conservation of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium’s diverse living collection. This role involves providing comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care for a wide range of species, from big cats to large sharks, and collaborating with the veterinary team on animal care, population health, and welfare initiatives.

Position Summary:

The Clinical Veterinarian is a full-time clinical position responsible for advancing the health, welfare, and conservation of Loveland Living Planet Aquarium’s diverse living collection in support of our mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems.

This role offers a unique opportunity for a zoo or aquarium veterinarian seeking a substantial terrestrial caseload alongside an expansive collection of aquatic animals. The Clinical Veterinarian will provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care for species ranging from big cats, penguins, to large sharks and teleosts.

Working collaboratively with the Vice President of Zoological Operations, veterinary team, and animal care professionals, the Clinical Veterinarian contributes to individual animal care, population health management, animal welfare initiatives, and evidence-based husbandry practices across the collection.

The veterinary team includes a senior veterinarian, two licensed veterinary technicians, and an experienced team of animal care professionals. The collection encompasses more than 650 species, creating opportunities to practice high-quality zoological medicine while contributing to conservation, education, and the continued growth of one of the largest aquariums in the United States.


Essential Duties/ Responsibilities:

  • Supports LLPA’s Veterinary Services Department and Zoological Operations Team through primary clinical case management utilizing best practices in medical, surgical, and diagnostic techniques.

  • Provides routine and emergency veterinary medical care during regular work hours and shares on-call and weekend coverage responsibilities.

  • Provides guidance and input for animal care initiative such as welfare, nutrition, enrichment, training, habitat design, and other areas of subject matter expertise.

  • Supports diagnostic necropsy, sample collection, and interpretation of results.

  • Meets standards and regulations for DEA, AZA, AAZV, USDA, OSHA, and other local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and associations as they apply to zoological institutions and veterinary programs/facilities (i.e. animal care, transport, treatment, and the handling of controlled substances).

  • Maintains animal medical records using ZIMS (electronic, cloud-based program) and communicates with staff regarding planned and provided care.

  • Contributes to and participates in on-going training for veterinary and animal husbandry staff, as well as mentorship of veterinary and veterinary technician student externs.

  • Participates in internal meetings to support clinical case review, animal transactions, animal welfare, and scientific research.

  • Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of service.

  • Complies with all Loveland Living Planet Aquarium policies, procedures, and programs.


Critical Skills/Competencies:

  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience.

  • Minimum 1 year of zoological or exotic animal experience or specialty internship\residency training.

  • Knowledge of the husbandry and veterinary needs of a wide range of mammalian, avian, reptilian, and aquatic species.

  • Experience utilizing digital radiography, ultrasound, and rigid and flexible endoscopy for collection of minimally invasive diagnostic information.

  • Experience with sedation and anesthesia of a wide range of species, including aquatic immersion and remote immobilization.


Qualifications:

  • DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution.

  • Must have or be able to obtain a valid state veterinary license and controlled substance certificate, DEA controlled substance registration certificate, and USDA Category II accreditation.

  • Must have or be able to obtain a State of Utah driver’s license within 3 months of starting, and be eligible to drive company vehicles.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Clinical Case Management • 1+ yrs
Veterinary Medical Care • 1+ yrs
Diagnostic Techniques • 1+ yrs
ZIMS • 1+ yrs
Digital Radiography • 1+ yrs
Ultrasound • 1+ yrs
Endoscopy • 1+ yrs
Sedation and Anesthesia • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

Certifications

Valid state veterinary license • Required
Controlled substance certificate • Required
DEA controlled substance registration certificate • Required
USDA Category II accreditation • Required
State of Utah driver’s license • 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

$90K - $90K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationDraper, Utah, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium7/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Team size

Growing team

Location

Draper, Utah, United States

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages, with the mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over eight million visitors and provided more than 650,000 educational experiences to students.

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Clinical Veterinarian

Draper, Utah, United StatesFull Time