Associate Veterinarian
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-7 years
Compensation
$89.1K - $100K per year
Posted
2h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Associate Veterinarian assists in managing the Zoo Animal Health subdivision, developing and implementing clinical and preventative veterinary programs. This role involves providing direct clinical care, overseeing commissary operations, and contributing to zoo conservation and research initiatives.
Job Summary: Assists in the management of the Zoo Animal Health subdivision and associated programs. Participates in the development and implementation of clinical and preventative veterinary programs. As a member of the Animal Management Team, develops and implements Animal Division programs, and procedures. Provides mentorship and oversight for the Zoological Medicine and Surgery resident as well as veterinary students. Manages the Commissary and Commissary Animal Nutrition Coordinator. Participates in zoo conservation and research programs. Oversee hospital operations in the absence of the Senior Staff Veterinarian.
Job Responsibilities:
Clinical Duties - Assists in developing and implementing the preventive and clinical medicine programs. Provides direct clinical care including, but not limited to, examinations, surgery, diagnostic and regulatory tests, treatments, and lab work interpretation. Coordinates the veterinary medical aspects of animal shipments to and from the zoo. Maintains medical records.
Commissary Management - Manage the Commissary and Commissary Animal Nutrition Coordinator. Assist in diet development and evaluate diets within the park for diet drift and modify them as needed. Monitor Commissary inventory and budget. Identify and prioritize requests for facility maintenance and write purchase specifications for high volume and diverse dietary items in collaboration with the Commissary Animal Nutrition Coordinator. Assess food quality.
General Animal Division Management - As a member of Animal Management Team, participate in establishing animal department procedures, work rules, and protocols, communicate related activities to zoo staff, research review, facility design and collection planning and management.
Conservation and Research - Manage or participate in zoological conservation, research or breeding programs. Prepare reports and articles for presentation or publication; participate in zoological-related conferences, workshops, seminars and professional development activities.
Staff Leadership - Supervise the work and performance of the hospital staff in the absence of the Senior Staff Veterinarian, providing leadership through motivation, engagement, feedback, support and development. Maximize employee and team effectiveness. Coordinate the recruitment, hiring, orientation, training, and evaluation of the team in conjunction with the Senior Staff Veterinarian. Maintain a positive culture of collaboration, accountability, and respectful behavior.
Minimum Requirements:
Doctor Veterinary Medicine (DVM) - or a VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college or university
At least two (2) years or more experience working as a veterinarian in a zoo or wildlife park required
WI veterinary license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
USDA category II accreditation or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
DEA and WI driver’s license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Cervid and Elephant TB testing certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
ACZM board certification or eligibility
Completion of an approved residency in Zoo Veterinary Medicine
Updated 2h ago
Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
Additional skills
Experience
2-7 years
Certifications
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
Industries
Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
Location specific
Offer details
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
$89.1K - $100K per year
Location, schedule, and role shape
Work setup
Work conditions
Bandwidth profile
Context on the employer
Company snapshot
Company
Milwaukee County Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Milwaukee County oversees operations from its Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Its departments are also dedicated to Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Employees remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community.
Popular Domains
Explore opportunities across specialized functional areas.
Trending Industries
Discover roles in the world's most innovative sectors.
Associate Veterinarian
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States • Full Time