Veterinarian - Wildlife Conservation Society
1 day ago
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Veterinarian to join our team at the Bronx Zoo. As a Veterinarian, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality medical and surgical care to the animals in WCS Zoos and Aquarium.
Job SummaryThe Veterinarian will work closely with the Clinical Department, a complex multi-veterinarian and multi-technician health care team, to provide daily medical care for over 9,000 animals at the 4 WCS Zoos in NYC (Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and Queens Zoo) and supportive care to animals at the NY Aquarium as needed.
Responsibilities- Collaborate with the WHC and curatorial staff to provide excellent medical, surgical, and preventive medical care to the WCS animal collections at all four NYC-based zoos.
- Implement and maintain preventive medicine programs at the WCS zoos.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical records.
- Assist with communications, scheduling, and veterinary procedures associated with animal shipments.
- Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of clinical residents, students, volunteers, and interns.
- Assist with maintaining and routinely updating standard operating procedures, and other administrative functions as assigned.
- Represent WCS via participation in conferences, workshops, professional organizations, local and/or international projects and activities, research, and publications/presentations.
- Must hold a veterinary degree (DVM, VMD, DMV, or equivalent).
- Have, or be eligible for, a New York State Veterinary License, USDA accreditation (Category II, including cervid TB testing), and a valid Driver's License.
- Must understand and comply with federal and NYS DEA regulations and be eligible to hold a DEA registration.
- Board certification or eligibility in the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) or other relevant Veterinary College (ECZM, ABVP, etc.) is desirable.
- Minimum 3 years full-time zoo veterinary experience.
- Completion of a zoological medicine and surgery, aquatic, avian, or wildlife residency preferred.
- 20 Vacation Days, 13 Holidays, 12 Paid-Time-Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Pension Plan, 401K
- $3200 tuition reimbursement
- Access to parks, zoos, and aquarium, discounts on merchandise and food, plus much more.
The workplace conditions and environment of the role include working indoors, closely with others, and/or alone, exposure to excess noise, operate power tools and equipment, and use sharp tools and equipment.
WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other covered status or characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
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