What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Supervisory Veterinarian position at Maryland Zoo?

Maryland Zoo is an EEO employer - M / F / Vets / Disabled

General Summary : The Senior Supervisory Veterinarian is responsiblefor all aspects of daily clinical, medical, and surgical care of the Zoo'scollection. This position oversees thedaily care of the hospitalized and quarantined patients by the Hospital Keeperteam. This position manages the public health program and infectious diseasemanagement for the Zoo, and oversees the student programs, including theCranfield Summer Research Intern. The Senior Supervisory Veterinarian reportsto the Senior Director of Animal Health, Conservation and Research, and collaboratesclosely with the Hospital Clinical Manager to provide backup coverage for theother hourly hospital staff. Additionally, the Senior Supervisory Veterinarian will support the Zoo's conservation, sustainability, education and DEAI (Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion) goals.

EssentialFunctions : PrimaryFunctions :

Ensure comprehensive day to day medical and surgical care of the collection;
Oversee and execute the medical and daily care of the hospitalized and quarantined patients, including collection patients, wildlife, and other non-collection patients in conjunction with the hospital keeper team;
Manage the quarantine program and uphold all quarantine protocols for the Zoo in conjunction with the Hospital Keeper team;
Responsible for organizing the veterinary components of incoming animal shipments in collaboration with the Taxon Curators;
Responsible for the oversight and implementation of the veterinary student externship program and the Cranfield Summer Research Internship;
Oversee implementation of the Employee Health Program and serve as the veterinary liaison to consult on issues of employee health, zoonoses, and public health as they relate to our staff, guests, and the collection;
Oversee planning, implementation, and revision of infectious disease outbreak protocols and response for the Zoo;
Maintain compliance with the veterinary components of USDA regulations and AZA standards and all state veterinary regulations and federal DEA regulations;
Participate in veterinary collaboration with outside institutions;
Participate in the Animal Recapture Team;
Actively participate in conservation and research projects supported by the Zoo's conservation program;
Provide medical and surgical care to wildlife patients when presented to the Zoo;
Oversee the Zoo's role and execute the health study of the Northern map turtle project and other conservation projects as assigned;
Support the Zoo's mission to save wildlife and protect wild places and contribute to its environmental, social, and governance sustainability goals;
Promote the mission of The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore;
Perform other duties as assigned; and,
Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Zoo.

Communication(Internal and External) :

Enter medical data into the ZIMS record-keeping system in order to keep medical records updated;

Lecture on research projects and zoo medicine subjects when requested;

Publish articles on research and clinical cases in the field of zoo medicine;

Participate in national organizations such as AZA, AAZV, AAV, ARAV, WDA, AAWV and AVMA, which further the goals of zoos, zoo medicine and veterinary medicine;

Attend continuing education meetings necessary to fulfill licensure requirements;

Communicate with and provide assistance to various governmental bodies dealing with wildlife issues, such as Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and United States Fish and Wildlife; and,

Attend required zoo managerial and staff meetings.

Managementof Resources (financial, human resources, facilities) :

Supervise and manage the Hospital Keepers and their daily care of the hospitalized and quarantined patients, including collection, wildlife, and other non-collection patients;

Manage the schedule, staffing, and payroll of the Hospital Keeper team and the Cranfield Summer Research Intern;

Manage the training of the Hospital Keeper team and the Cranfield Summer Research Intern;

Supervise and manage the Veterinary Externship program and Cranfield Summer Research Internship program including scheduling, application process, mentorship, and evaluation;

Provide back-up supervision to the Veterinary Technician team and the Hospital and Conservation Programs Coordinator when the Hospital Clinical Manager is not available; and

Participate in budget planning for the hospital, in conjunction with the Senior Director of Animal Health, Conservation, and Research.

MinimumQualifications :

Education :

DVM, VMD, or equivalent.

Experience / Training :

Internship or residency in zoo medicine preferred;

ACZM-boarded or qualified strongly preferred;

Minimum of three years of experience in zoological medicine required;

Previous supervisory experience preferred;

Valid Maryland veterinary license, DEA license, Maryland controlled substances license, and USDA Veterinary Accreditation; and

Valid driver's license.

TraitsDesirable :

Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals from ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds;

Extremely well-organized;

Strong communication, mentoring, time management, interpersonal and follow-up skills;

Ability to visualize, comprehend and analyze data;

Ability to make appropriate decisions regarding medical care of animals; and,

Self-directed, collaborative and detail-oriented.

Equipment :

Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including computer, telephone, radio, and vehicles, hand tools, animal restraint and capture devices, darting equipment, incubators, scales, etc.; and,

Various medical machines, tools, and equipment;

WorkingConditions :

Must have 24 hour on-call availability;

Must be able to exert up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for periods of time, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, climb, balance;

Must be able to travel large areas of the Zoo as needed;

Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons;

Must be able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment;

Contact with hazardous chemicals, animal related injury and diagnostic radiography and anesthesia equipment; and,

Exposure to zoonotic diseases and risk of animal attack.

Benefits :

We offer an excellent benefits package including 24 days of Paid time Off, Sick and Safe Leave and 2 paid holidays. Eligible for medical / dental / vision coverage as well as short term / long term disability and life insurance. 401k with employer match is available.

Disclaimer :

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and / or skills required of all personnel so classified. Therefore, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

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