EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job title: Vancouver Aquarium Veterinary Fellow
Application deadline: December 1, 2016
ROLE OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Staff Veterinarian, the Veterinary Fellow will assist the veterinary staff in providing medical management for a large captive display collection that includes marine mammals, terrestrial mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians
and a large variety of native and tropical fish as well as approximately 150 live-stranded marine mammals (mostly harbour seals) which are cared for by the Vancouver Aquarium.
This is a one-year position beginning in summer 2017 for a veterinarian interested in pursuing specialized training in aquatic animal medicine.
As part of the application process, please email: cover letter, CV, three letters of reference, and veterinary transcripts to Demash Kristanto, HR Coordinator, at
demash.kristanto@vanaqua.org.
Application deadline: December 1st, 2016. Decisions will be made by Jan 20th , 2017
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Responsible for providing medical management for the captive display collection and live stranded marine mammals by:
• Conducting veterinary duties such as examinations, blood sampling, parasite screening, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, vaccinations and surgeries; • Assisting in the development of the health management program, treatment regimens
and emergency medical procedures; • Taking responsibility for treatment of hospital cases; • Keeping up to date records.
Assist the veterinary staff in providing a comprehensive animal health program to the Vancouver Aquarium by:
• Completing regular veterinary rounds;
• Conducting regular physical examinations; • Managing and encouraging routine communication between the veterinary and staff/researchers.
Participates in post mortem examinations of stranded marine mammals under the supervision of a board-certified veterinary pathologist at the provincial Animal Health Centre.
Oversee veterinary externship program
• Assist in the selection and scheduling of visiting externs, researchers, interns and residents; • Mentor and teach visiting veterinary students (12-15 per year).
Complete and assist with research papers or case report by:
• Developing a research proposal;
• Taking samples for various research projects; • Completing research paper for scientific publication.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
• DVM degree or equivalent;
• Previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is a plus; • Individuals must be eligible for licensing in the Province of British Columbia; • At least one year of clinical veterinary experience is required and a small animal internship
is preferred.
SKILLS:
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work in a complex team; • Ability to complete tasks and make sound decisions; • Excellent problem solving skills; ability to think quickly under pressure and high stress;
• Strong organization skills (scheduling procedures, examinations, planning logistics for off-site procedures).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Job involves constant attention while working with animals for personal safety and the safety of others; • Exposure to animal bites, animal pathogens and chemicals; • Requires lifting medical equipment; • Requires ability to gain access
to all animal holding areas some of which are difficult to enter and require ladders and walking on slippery surfaces; • Requires working rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays and may be on call 24 hours per day.
For further information, please feel free to e-mail
Barbara.Linnehan@vanaqua.org Please visit www.vanaqua.org to submit your online application.
Martin Haulena, DVM, MSc, Dipl. ACZM
Head Veterinarian
Barbara Linnehan, DVM
Veterinary Fellow
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
Barbara.Linnehan@vanaqua.org