Associate Veterinarian

The Wildlife Hospital at Lion Country Safari is seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of full-time Associate Veterinarian. In addition to the associate veterinarian, the veterinary hospital team consists of a board-certified Senior Veterinarian, two certified veterinary technicians, and a hospital manager. Associate 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 ~600 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 avian species, small ruminants, 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

DFWP/EOE