Senior Veterinarian

6 days ago


North Sydney Council, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time
About the Role

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated team as Senior Veterinarian at Taronga Zoo in Sydney.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the health and welfare of the Taronga Zoo animal population, designing and maintaining preventative medicine programs.
  • Lead a team of veterinarians, vet nurses, and administrative staff in responding to day-to-day clinical care of sick or injured zoo animals and native wildlife.
  • Provide veterinary oversight of Taronga's conservation programs based at Taronga Zoo.
  • Manage the Taronga hospital budget and team, optimizing staff commitment and performance.
  • Support the development, implementation, and review of Taronga's vision, strategies, policies, standards, and practices for the Veterinary program.
  • Undertake, assign, and manage clinical cases as required.
  • Undertake approved research projects or assist with approved external and internal research projects.
  • Supervise and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and zoological education and training.
  • Provide expert assistance and advice on Zoological and Wildlife medicine to approved outside organizations and individuals.
Requirements
  • Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent and eligible for full registration with the Veterinary Surgeon's Board of NSW.
  • Board certification preferred.
  • International candidates encouraged to apply (Visa sponsorship considered).
  • Post-graduate qualifications in zoo and wildlife medicine or accumulated experience to a similar level.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in all aspects of the veterinary management of zoo and wild animals, and the implementation of effective preventative medicine programs in zoos.
  • Demonstrated experience with species in an open range zoo setting such as hoofstock, mega-vertebrates, macropods, etc.
  • Experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife, veterinary management of free-ranging wildlife, and veterinary research.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of zoo animal husbandry and management practices, including breeding, nutrition, biosecurity, animal housing, and enclosure design.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including people, building strong stakeholder relationships, project coordination, and taking the initiative to solve problems and improve processes.
  • Pre-employment TB screening, Q Fever, Rabies, and Tetanus vaccinations are a requirement of this role.
  • NSW Working with Children Check.
Benefits
  • Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga's Zoos in Dubbo and Sydney.
  • A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation.
  • Discounted food and beverage purchases across both sites.
  • Fitness Passport.
About Taronga

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognize the diversity of our workforce and community – be it based on gender, age, culture, religion, language, or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge, and skills that this diversity brings to our organization.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.

  • How do you balance your clinical work with administrative duties, and what strategies do you use to ensure that both aspects of your job receive the attention they require?
  • How do you prioritize the needs of individual animals with the needs of the overall zoo population, including conservation and breeding programs and requests from outside organizations (including private vets, government agencies, wildlife carers)?

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