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Veterinarian Position
Zoo New England is seeking applicants for the position of veterinarian with the department of Animal Health. Finding the right candidate as the best fit both for our team and the goals of our programs in clinical and conservation medicine is of highest importance. As such, we welcome a range of applicants from board eligible recent residents, to experienced ACZM boarded veterinarians that may be eligible for a senior position, with title and salary commensurate with experience.
In addition to clinical responsibilities for a diverse collection of approximately 1,800 animals representing 270 different species, the department has a growing number of developing programs dealing with conservation medicine, biodiversity, and zoological medicine research investigating issues pertinent to both animal and human health. The department of Animal Health and a new department of Conservation are closely aligned, with conservation medicine a particular focus. Additionally, in a unique relationship with the Harvard Medical School, fourth year medical students work with Zoo New England veterinarians during one-month formal rotations as part of a One Health clinical elective. This and other initiatives bring together collaborative partnerships with many of Boston’s world-famous institutes of health and science and opportunities abound for further work. The incoming veterinarian will have a significant role in helping to design and implement these programs.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Animal Health and Conservation, an ACZM-boarded veterinarian, and will work collaboratively with an additional full-time associate veterinarian to manage the clinical case load and preventative health program. Zoo New England operates two separate AZA-accredited zoos, the Franklin Park Zoo, in Boston MA, and the Stone Zoo, in Stoneham, MA (15 miles apart). ZNE also provides veterinary care to a small native wildlife collection at a nearby natural history museum. Base of operations for the veterinary team is at the Franklin Park Zoo.
Zoo New England is at an exciting time of growth, with several capital improvements underway and more being planned. We also have a newly updated institutional strategic plan that prioritizes conservation and research, roles that are central to the department of Animal Health.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, work well in a group, and provide positive leadership to the clinical team.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Clinical veterinarian providing medical and surgical care of all animals at ZNE Coordinates with other zoo staff in activities required for animal health maintenance
Contribute to planning and maintenance of a preventive health program up to AZA and AAZV standards
Able to coordinate and participate in all aspects of veterinary care for the animal collection
May include supervisory responsibilities in the department, dependent on title and qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certification with the American College of Zoological Medicine
5 years or more of full-time clinical zoo practice with excellent clinical skills Willingness to engage in scientific research and produce regular publications in scholarly journals
Experience and interest in conservation medicine
Willingness to engage in the professional zoo medicine community
Minimum Qualifications:
License to practice veterinary medicine in US and the Commonwealth of MA, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Eligibility for ACZM board certification and ability to become certified within a reasonable period
At least 3 years of clinical experience with zoo animals, such as in an ACZM compliant residency program or equivalent experience
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed
Must be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions to provide veterinary care
Able to perform at a competent level under high stress conditions
Willingness to work in direct contact with dangerous animals and potentially zoonotic diseases, as well as toxic and hazardous conditions
Understand zoonotic disease risks and practice safe handling / procedures when working with ZNE’s animal collection
Working knowledge of all applicable wildlife regulations and laws
Knowledge of applicable AZA and USDA guidelines and regulations
Accredited by the USDA for health certificates and cervid cervical TB testing, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Must have rabies immunization and allow for rabies titers and TB testing according to ZNE policy
Must abide by all written ZNE policies and procedures
Class III drivers license
Class A firearms license, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Ability to pass CORI screens and random drug testing
To apply:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. |