Veterinarian

This individual plays a critical role in ensuring the health and well-being of animals housed within the city's zoo. This position involves providing veterinary care, medical treatment, and preventive health management to a diverse collection of exotic and native species, as well as collaborating with zoo staff to promote animal welfare, conservation, and public education efforts.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Provide medical care, including preventive medicine, diagnostics, treatment, and surgery, for a wide variety of zoo animals, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.
• Respond to emergencies and medical crises involving zoo animals, providing immediate veterinary care and stabilization as needed.
• Develop and implement disease control and prevention protocols to minimize the risk of infectious diseases spreading within the zoo population.
• Collaborate with zookeepers, curators, and other zoo staff to develop and implement animal care protocols, enrichment programs, and habitat designs that promote animal welfare.
• Maintain accurate medical records for all zoo animals, including health histories, treatment plans, and diagnostic results, using the zoo's electronic medical records system.
• Monitor and maintain veterinary equipment and apparatus, ensuring they are in proper working order for the diagnosis and treatment of animals.
• Stay abreast of current veterinary research, best practices, and advances in exotic and wildlife medicine through continuing education, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• practicing veterinary medicine: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License Class C at time of placement (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lufkin, TX 75901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person