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Associate Veterinarian
Location
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
1d ago
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Summary
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive veterinary care for aquatic and terrestrial animals at the Texas State Aquarium, including preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency services. This role involves independently managing clinical cases, collaborating with animal care staff, and supporting wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Position Summary The Texas State Aquarium seeks a collaborative Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency care for our diverse collection of aquatic and terrestrial animals, as well as wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and emergency response. Working alongside the Director of Animal Health, Senior Veterinary Technician and Hospital Manager, and Licensed Veterinary Technician, this role independently manages clinical cases while collaborating closely with Animal Care staff and other departments.
Veterinary Program and Facilities The Aquarium offers a diverse caseload with depth in aquatic animal medicine. Capabilities include digital radiography, ultrasound, flexible and rigid endoscopy, anesthesia and surgical equipment, and computed tomography (CT). The team collaborates with universities, specialists, diagnostic labs, wildlife agencies, and zoological institutions on research, conservation, rehabilitation, and clinical work.
Key Responsibilities
Provide preventive, diagnostic, medical, surgical, and emergency veterinary care for the Aquarium's animal collection and wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, release, and emergency response activities.
Independently evaluate and manage clinical cases, including diagnostics, treatment planning, surgery, anesthesia, patient monitoring, imaging and lab interpretation, and necropsies.
Participate in preventive medicine programs, including routine exams, vaccinations, parasite surveillance, infectious disease screening, and quarantine procedures.
Collaborate with the veterinary team and Animal Care staff, providing consultation on animal health, husbandry, nutrition, and wellbeing.
Participate in scheduled on-call coverage and after-hours emergencies.
Maintain accurate medical records and support regulatory and accreditation compliance.
Contribute to veterinary protocols, staff training, professional development, research, and conservation initiatives.
Required Qualifications, Licenses, and Certifications
DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum three years of professional veterinary experience or postgraduate clinical training involving zoological, aquatic, wildlife, exotic, or other nondomestic species.
Demonstrated experience in nondomestic preventive medicine, diagnostics, anesthesia, medical treatments, and surgery, with the ability to independently manage cases and collaborate effectively.
U.S. veterinary license and possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a Texas veterinary license.
Possession of, or ability to obtain: USDA Category II accreditation, DEA and Texas controlled-substance registrations, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and a valid Texas driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
Three or more years of professional veterinary experience with nondomestic species, particularly within an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium.
Completion of a zoological medicine internship, residency, or applicable postgraduate training.
Experience in aquatic animal medicine (marine mammals, sea turtles, fishes) and wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and emergency response.
Experience with Tracks Software or similar zoological electronic medical record systems, as well as veterinary research and conservation initiatives.
Professional Development and Location The Aquarium supports growth through continuing education, conferences, research, and specialized training, with optional support available for pursuing American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) board certification. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi offers a warm coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches, bays, fishing, boating, and birding.
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Texas State Aquarium
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Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
The Texas State Aquarium is seeking a skilled and collaborative Associate Veterinarian to join their Animal Health team and provide comprehensive veterinary care for a diverse collection of aquatic and terrestrial animals.
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Associate Veterinarian
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States • Full Time