Wildlife Veterinarian Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Wildlife Veterinarian to join our team at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital. As a key member of our veterinary team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to sick, injured and orphaned native animals.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Triage assessment and treatment of wildlife patients admitted to the hospital
* Maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation
* Post-mortem examination of significant wildlife cases
* Supporting disease surveillance activities and answering enquiries from private vets dealing with wildlife cases in remote areas
* Staying up-to-date with all areas of veterinary medicine and wildlife care, including continuous education
* Commitment to Australia Zoo Group policies and procedures
Requirements:
* Degree in Veterinary Science registrable in Queensland
* Minimum 2 years working in private practice
* Minimum 2 years' experience working with Australian Wildlife in a Veterinary capacity
* Licence to use radiation sources (diagnostic veterinary radiography) from Queensland Health
* Relevant vaccinations for working in the wildlife industry
* Good knowledge of emergency medicine principles, ultrasonography and surgical procedures
* High level of interpersonal skills and ability to engage and communicate effectively with all staff, wildlife carers and zoo visitors
* Self-motivation, initiative and ability to work as part of a team
* Commercial awareness
* Excellent problem-solving skills and evidence-based decision making
* Computer literacy including Excel, Word, Power Point & on-line skills
Preferred Qualifications:
* Current 1st Aid qualifications
* Good knowledge of animal husbandry and wildlife species natural history, including hand-raising of wildlife species
* Knowledge of koala browse identification