Perth Zoo South Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Veterinarian - Pool role at Perth ZooPerth Zoo South Perth, Western Australia, Australia1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Veterinarian - Pool role at Perth ZooGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.THIS RECRUITMENT POOL WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR A PERIOD OF12 MONTHSTHIS POOL WILL BE USED TO FILL VACANCIES BASED IN PERTH ZOOAPPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION CLOSE AT MIDDAY ONWEDNESDAY, 7 MAY 2025Job DescriptionThis position is involved in the day-to-day provision of animal health care at Perth Zoo, including case management, disease investigation, and liaison with animal husbandry staff. Under the direction of the Clinical Lead Veterinarian and the Veterinary Services Manager, this role assists in providing an animal health service to the Zoo, encompassing preventive medicine, nutrition, biosecurity, and emergency animal care.It also contributes veterinary expertise to Perth Zoo's animal management goals, such as breeding programs, wildlife health care, and animal wellbeing assessments. Additionally, this position supports the teaching of postgraduate and undergraduate veterinary students.At Perth Zoo, we have adoptedLeadership Expectationswhich provides a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. In this role, you will demonstratePersonal Leadershipto help drive positive change.Selection CriteriaApplicants should address the following five (5) criteria. These should be addressed in no more than three (3) pages in total.Licensed, or eligible, to practice veterinary medicine in Western Australia.Veterinary experience with a wide range of zoo and wildlife species in a zoo or similarenvironment, including the provision of medical care, surgery, disease investigation, and anaesthesia.Ability to respond and adapt to a changing workload, demonstrate a desire to learn, and be receptive to feedback.Demonstrated ability to effectively participate in a small team by setting priorities, creating plans, and coordinating activities to achieve organisational outcomes, and promoting a team culture that values diversity and enables people to develop and work effectively together.Excellent written and verbal communication and time management skills.About UsWe are a statutory authority of the Department of Biodiversity Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), one of Western Australia's largest state government agencies, providing exciting and challenging career opportunities in biodiversity conservation and park and natural resource management. We employ people with world-class scientific, policy, land and marine management, visitor services, research and educational skills.For more information on what we do, our recruitment process, and why working at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions is an attractive proposition, please visit ourwebsite.Benefits of working with usIn addition to the attractive salary and opportunities to contribute to biodiversity and environmental conservation initiatives, the department offers incentives including:Flexible working arrangements.11.5% superannuation, full employer contribution and salary packaging options.4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading paid as additional pay every December.3 days additional public sector holidays each year.Cultural leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.Access to study, bereavement, foster caring and parental leave.A confidential employee assistant program (EAP) for you and your family, including psychology and counselling services.Well-established learning and development programs.How to apply:All applications are to be submitted online here: https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=375836Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesMuseums, Historical Sites, and ZoosReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Perth Zoo by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Veterinarian” roles.Specialist in Veterinary Emergency & Critical CareSuccess, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoMadeley, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoYokine, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoVeterinary Director - Greencross BaldivisOsborne Park, Western Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoMidland, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoJoondalup, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoVeterinary Director - Greencross SubiacoSubiaco, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoEllenbrook, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoMidland, Western Australia, Australia 1 month agoVeterinary Director - Greencross CockburnFull time Veterinarian - Vetwest Armadale-ByfordWungong, Western Australia, Australia 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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