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ZZooMontana
ZooMontana•Animal Conservation

Veterinarian

Location

Billings, Montana, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2+ years

Compensation

$85K - $100K per year

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

ZooMontana is seeking a visionary Veterinarian to lead its first employed veterinary staff, providing comprehensive health management and strategic oversight for a diverse animal collection. This pivotal role involves delivering elite preventative, emergency, and surgical care, and serving as the administrative architect of the new Animal Health Center.

Under the general direction of the Curator and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the veterinarian provides comprehensive health management and strategic oversight for our diverse animal collection. This pivotal role ensures the highest standards of animal welfare through modern zoological best practices, delivering elite preventative, emergency, and surgical care.


Beyond clinical excellence, the Veterinarian will serve as the administrative architect of our brand-new Animal Health Center, currently in the early stages of construction and slated for completion in Spring 2027.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Clinical & Medical Management

  • Comprehensive Care: Provide routine and emergency medical care, including efficient diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and immobilization for a diverse range of taxa.

  • Preventative Medicine: Design and implement programs for quarantine, parasite control, vaccinations, dental care, and infectious disease testing.

  • Diagnostic Services: Perform and interpret diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasound) and laboratory work.

  • Pathology: Conduct gross necropsies, collect samples for histopathology, and prepare reports to establish causes of death and monitor population health.

  • Anesthesia: Manage sedation and anesthesia, including the use of remote immobilization and the handling of controlled substances.


Operations & Compliance

  • Records Management: Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough electronic medical records using ZIMS, following the SOAP format.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the veterinary program meets or exceeds standards set by the AZA, AAZV, USDA, and OSHA.

  • Controlled Substances: Manage the procurement, security, and record-keeping of controlled substances in accordance with DEA regulations.

  • Acquisitions: Oversee pre-shipment health exams and manage the quarantine process for all incoming and outgoing animals.


Collaboration & Leadership

  • Team Support: Supervise the hospital and foster a collaborative, constructive team environment.

  • Husbandry Consultation: Partner with Curators and animal care staff on nutrition, enrichment, habitat design, and training for medical behaviors.

  • Education & Mentorship: Manage the veterinary student externship program; mentor and train interns, technicians, and staff on medical protocols.

  • Public Relations: Serve as a subject matter expert for guests, donors, and media when required.


Experience Required

  • Education: DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited institution.

  • Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-graduate clinical experience. Minimum 1 year of zoological or exotic animal experience (internship/residency preferred).

  • Licensure: Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Montana (or able to obtain within 3 months). Must obtain USDA Category II accreditation within 3 months of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

  • Board Certification: ACZM Board Certification or eligibility is preferred.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Preventative Medicine • 1+ yrs
Surgical Care • 1+ yrs
Diagnostic Imaging • 1+ yrs
Pathology • 1+ yrs
Regulatory Compliance • 1+ yrs
Electronic Medical Records • 1+ yrs
Team Leadership • 1+ yrs
Animal Husbandry • 1+ yrs

Experience

2+ years

Certifications

DVM • Required
VMD • Required
Montana Veterinary License • Required
USDA Category II Accreditation • Required
Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Healthcare & Pharma

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$85K - $100K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBillings, Montana, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh • 9/10
physicalMedium • 6/10
cognitiveHigh • 9/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 7/10
uncertaintyHigh • 8/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

ZooMontana

Team size

Growing team

Location

Billings, Montana, United States

ZooMontana is a private, AZA-accredited institution set on a 70-acre campus, dedicated to conservation and education. This role marks a significant milestone as it establishes the institution's first employed veterinary staff, moving away from a contracted clinic model.

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Veterinarian

Billings, Montana, United States • Full Time