Clinical Veterinarian-Regular, Full-Time Jobs

The San Francisco Zoological Society ("Society") is a non-profit institution that manages and raises funds for San Francisco Zoo and Gardens ("Zoo"). The Society's mission, supra, is summarized as the 3 c's: to connect our visitors with wildlife so that they care about nature and ultimately conserve it. The Society's leadership team is comprised of a C.E.O. & Executive Director as well as a professional team of Senior Managers. The Society endeavors to meet or exceed the standards of its industry peers, including those established by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums ("AZA"). For over 30 years, the Society has been continuously accredited by the AZA.

Upholds the Society's mission, core values and other policies/procedure outlined in the Employee Handbook and elsewhere.

This position may be required to work weekends and holidays, subject to operational needs.

SUMMARY: Assists the Chief Vet or designee in providing veterinary and related services for animals at the Zoo, including but not limited to, examinations, tests, diagnoses, treatments, preventive medical care, and research by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION: D.V.M. or V.M.D. from an AVMA accredited institution and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of California or be eligible to obtain California state licensing within six months of start of employment. DACZM preferred or in process.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum five years of full time clinical zoological medicine experience and proven managerial experience preferred, or the equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in the practice of zoo veterinary medicine. Other abilities and requirements include:

• Ability to obtain and maintain USDA-APHIS accreditation.
• Clinical experience with a broad range of captive wildlife species is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in utilizing ultrasound, radiography, flexible and rigid endoscopy equipment.
• Excellent medical and surgical skills are essential including strong abilities with general anesthesia for a wide variety of species in a field environment.
• Possess a high level of energy, be self-motivated, and have a commitment to professional excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal and professional skills necessary to establish and maintain positive working relationships with hospital staff, management, all zoo employees, members of the public, media, and donors.
• Proven record of involvement in the zoo community (published papers, articles, research projects) is preferred.
• Ability to manage, supervise, train, and coordinate complex functions, areas of responsibility, and groups of employees. Problem identification and report on issues and recommend solutions to appropriate manager. Be flexible in decision making and be open to ideas, concepts and solutions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid federal DEA license.
• Ability to adapt to high stress circumstances and determine course of action while directing appropriate staff. Understanding of when to hand off responsibility.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES: California license to practice veterinary medicine, USDA accreditation for the issuance of health certificates, DEA registration certificate for the use of controlled substances. Board certification in zoological medicine or eligibility to take the board examination in zoological medicine administered by the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, taste and

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