Job description

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Veterinary Clinical Fellow position provides professional development through exposure to a large and varied zoological collection in a group practice setting. This position reports to the Veterinary Clinical Operations Manager, Director of Veterinary Services, or other designated staff.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct veterinary clinical management focusing on routine clinical procedures, medical case management, critical care case management, and regulatory functions in a variety of non-domestic and domestic species. Includes use of diagnostic imaging, including radiographs, ultrasound and computed tomography.
• Write complete and concise medical records.
• Formulate and execute diagnostic plan and develops a tier of therapeutic options.
• Perform basic endoscopic and surgical procedures.
• Mentor veterinary student externs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This is a two-year training position aimed at early career zoo veterinarians looking to expand their clinical and taxonomic experience. This position will provide routine, preventive, and urgent medical care for the more than 3,000 animals representing 400 species that call the San Diego Zoo home, as well as mentor veterinary students. This is a 2-year position, with the second-year contingent on performance in the first year. This position is a unique opportunity for clinical and professional growth within a supportive teaching environment that focuses on high quality medical care, advanced diagnostics and therapies, and herd health and wellness. This position involves work with susceptible species; you will be required to show proof of vaccination as a condition of employment.

• JOB EXPERIENCE
• Zoological medicine training or equivalent with three years minimum post-graduate clinical experience working with greater than 50% zoological species required.
• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• A DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution or ECFVG certification required.
• California Veterinary License or ability to obtain one within 30 Days
• USDA category II Accreditation or become USDA Category II Accredited within 60 Days
• Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing
• Certification or Eligibility for certification in the American College of Zoological Medicine
• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Strong working knowledge of general husbandry of common zoological species.
• Strong working knowledge of Veterinary management of common zoological species.
• Knowledge of literature pertaining to zoological species.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-faceted fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at multiple levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a diverse team as well as independently.
• Work effectively with Microsoft Office software, electronic medical record keeping systems (ZIMS), imaging systems, and cloud based sharing.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Full-Time Salaried Exempt Two-Year Fellowship
• Salary Range: $86,200 to $95,320

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.
As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace

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