Veterinarian

Job Description

The job scope includes:

• Responsible for the maintenance and management of all aspects of collection animal health for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi including diagnosis, treatment of disease, preventative medicine programs, the animal welfare program, nutrition
• As part of various programs, oversees medical care of rescued wildlife including but not limited to dugongs, birds, sea turtles, and cetaceans
• Shares responsibility for the management of Animal Rescue Program with the Zoological Directors
• Consults and educates the Zoological colleagues, leadership teams and occasionally the public in areas of health, welfare, and husbandry
• Conducts animal health research projects and prepares the results for presentations and peer-reviewed publications
• Ensures any noncompliance and safety related incidents are promptly investigated and corrective action taken as needed
• Assists in the field for rescues, health assessments and possible field research with various species
• Performs other duties as assigned by the leadership team
  
  

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree
• Ability to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the UAE
• 5 years of proven experience in a zoo, aquarium, or oceanarium organization. This may include post-doctoral training or a minimum of two years of full-time practical experience
• Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge with operating and utilizing Computed Tomography (CT)/ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) imaging modalities and associated viewing programs
• Demonstrated knowledge with professional zoo/aquarium and animal conservation communities