JOB
The Dickerson Park Zoo is seeking the next Associate Veterinarian. The Associate Veterinarian is a key position and is responsible for assisting in overseeing the health care of the Zoo's animal collection. The Associate Veterinarian ensures a good preventive health care program and treatment for sick and injured animals, for the animal collection of more than 400 individual animals, representing about 165 different domestic, native and exotic species. Many sick, injured and orphaned animals, especially birds of prey, are also treated each year as part of the rehabilitation program for native wildlife.
The Zoo's animal collection is composed of many species managed through the Species Survival Plan of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, such as Asian elephant, cheetah, maned wolf, Mexican grey wolf, Malayan tiger and many more. The Zoo participates in AZA SAFE programs for threatened species such as giraffes and cheetahs and contributes to more than twenty conservation programs worldwide to save species and wildlife habitat.
The Veterinarian oversees and mentors many students doing pre-veterinary internships and veterinary school externships and preceptorships at the Zoo each semester.
Benefits include:-
Generous paid leave
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Paid pension retirement
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Paid health insurance
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and MUCH MORE!
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Having met their rigorous standards, the Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since 1986. Learn about our Zoo here:https://dickersonparkzoo.org/Zoo/.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Experience, Education, and Training-
Graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine.
Licensing/Certification-
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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Must have a license to practice veterinary medicine;
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Must be licensed to practice in the state of Missouri within six months of employment;
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Must possess a Federal Drug Administration-Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate for all schedules within the first six months of employment;
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And the ability to secure accreditation by the United States Department of Agriculture is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, 417-864-1607, or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
