Associate Veterinarian at Lion Country Safari, Inc.- FL – Loxahatchee, Florida

The Wildlife Hospital at Lion Country Safari is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of full-time Associate Veterinarian. The hospital team currently consists of a board-certified Senior Veterinarian, an associate veterinarian, hospital manager, two full time certified veterinary technicians and one part time veterinary technician, and a hospital assistant. The associate veterinarian is involved in all aspects of this zoological park’s veterinary program. Located in Loxahatchee, Florida, near West Palm Beach, Lion Country Safari is a diverse, AZA-accredited zoological park, which is home to ~650 animals. The park boasts a 320-acre preserve in which numerous species, including chimpanzees, non-domestic hoofstock, lions, and rhinos roam freely in spacious habitats. Additionally, a variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles are displayed and provide close-up, interactive experiences for visitors.

General Job Description

Under the supervision of the Senior Veterinarian, the Associate Veterinarian’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Providing medical care to the collection animals in all forms of routine health procedures, field immobilizations, administration of medicine and anesthetics, husbandry, surgery, necropsy, etc.

· Coordinating the implementation of preventative healthcare programs for quarantine, parasite control, vaccination programs, infectious disease testing, periodic reviews of diet and husbandry, etc.

· Facilitating in animal acquisition and disposition; ensure proper quarantine procedures and pre-shipment health exams.

· Maintaining accurate medical records

· Positive and effective communication with veterinary, curatorial and keeper staff

· Record keeping, lab work, maintaining equipment, preparing medications, and cleaning as required.

· Mentoring senior veterinary students and interns and coordinating visiting veterinary student externs

· Providing excellent customer service

Minimum Qualifications

· Minimum DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the US.

· Minimum 1 year veterinary internship or equivalent required.

· Minimum 2 years of Zoological/exotic animal experience preferred.

· Must be able to obtain a Florida veterinary license within 3 months of employment.

· Must obtain USDA category 2 accreditation within 3 months of employment.

· Valid driver’s license

Special Qualifications

· Willingness to work overtime and be available for emergency work.

· Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

· Willingness to work outdoors, be able to physically lift heavy objects (up to 70 lbs).

· Understands the physical and health related risks inherent to working with wildlife and zoo animals.

· Able to work as a member of a team as well as individually with minimal supervision.

· Interest in research and publication

Benefits

· Salaried position

· Insurance available (medical, dental, and life)

· 401(k)

· Paid time off

· Uniforms provided

DFWP/EOE