SFDK Associate Veterinarian $100,000 - $110,000/Year

About the role

This position works with the zoological staff to proactively treat and care for Six Flags’ collection of marine and land mammals, exotic birds, fish, reptiles, and sharks. The veterinarian will help plan, direct, and participate in the health care program for the animal collection, contributing to animal welfare, public education, conservation efforts, and the overall success of the park.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of all animal health concerns in the park
• Establish and conduct effective testing procedures for all incoming animals to ensure the health of the collection and comply with government regulations
• Conduct postmortem studies and analyses
• Continued assessment and improvement of preventative health care protocols for all species, including nutritional and reproduction assessments
• Responsible for instruction of zoological staff in radiation protection as mandated by the state Department of Health
• Contribute information and knowledge on all phases of animal health during Animal Husbandry Meetings
• Conduct regularly scheduled veterinary rounds and preventive care programs to maintain animal health and guard against communicable diseases
• Conduct routine physicals on all animals
• Work with zoological staff members on current husbandry procedures and design and implement new protocols that facilitate the treatment and care of all animals
• Coordinate veterinary coverage when not available
• Coordinate specialists needed for the care of animals
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required to support the park as a whole

Requirements

• Must be able to participate and succeed in a team-oriented environment
• Must be flexible with time to meet the needs of collection animals
• Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to read and interpret clinical laboratory results
• Proficiency in utilizing ultrasound, radiography, flexible and rigid endoscope equipment
• Proficiency in anesthesia and surgery for a variety of species
• Knowledge and experience in transportation and acclimation of large animals preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
• Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or corporate representatives
• Must have the ability to easily communicate veterinary needs to a diversified staff
• Up-to-date on the use of “environmental enrichment” programs
• Ability to obtain state Veterinary licenses within the first year of employment and maintain license in good standing
• Duties and tasks may involve standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Position is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions
• Must be able to swim

Qualifications

• V.M. or V.M.D in good standing from an accredited college of Veterinary Medicine
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 3 years clinical veterinary experience, preferably in a zoological or aquarium setting at least part of the time