Senior Veterinarian

The Living Desert is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Veterinarian to lead our Animal Health team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of our desert species and overseeing the Veterinary Care Services team.

• Lead the Veterinary Care Services team and ensure the health and well-being of our animal collection
• Develop and implement animal health programs that meet or exceed contemporary practice standards
• Collaborate with the Director of Animal Care and Health to create a culture of initiative and high-level well-being
• Manage all aspects of the veterinary department, including administrative, technical, scientific, and fiscal responsibilities
• Oversee preventative care, regulatory compliance, research initiatives, and wildlife conservation efforts

• DVM or VMD or equivalent from an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine
• Three years minimum of exotic animal medicine experience preferable in a zoological facility
• Three to five years supervisory experience in a zoological facility
• License to practice veterinary medicine in State of California within 3 months of hire date
• Obtain DEA license to use Class 2 narcotics
• Able to certify health for interstate and international transport of animals per USDA
• Must obtain a valid State of California driver's license
• Covid vaccination plus one booster required
• Annual TB test with negative reading required

$103,550 - $141,864/year