Aquatic Animal Health Veterinarian (Veterinarian 1-2(A)-(B))

The Government of Nova Scotia•Bible Hill, NS

4d•CA$75,736 - CA$113,041•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Chief Aquatic Animal Health Veterinarian, the incumbent will provide a full spectrum of aquatic animal health veterinary service, including the provision of rapid and competent disease diagnosis, treatment and preventative management recommendations for aquatic animal populations. The candidate will frequently consult with aquaculturists to respond to emergency and general population health issues. The successful applicant must apply provincial aquatic animal health policy and regulations and work closely with provincial and national officials to aid in development of health surveillance programs. They will conduct work relating to the provincial aquatic animal health surveillance programs requiring extensive travel throughout the province.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Nova Scotia through licensure with the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association
Experience in aquatic animal medicine
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Computer literacy
Valid driver’s license
Capable of extensive travel
Capable of working in remote areas
Capable of working on the water around fish farms and boats
Available for on-call duty

Responsibilities

Provide aquatic animal veterinary medicine to populations reared on regulated aquaculture sites in Nova Scotia.
Assist in the development and implementation of provincial fish health surveillance and management programs pertaining to the Nova Scotia Aquaculture Management Regulations.
Communicate and provide written reports on findings and recommendations to aquaculturists, designated veterinarians, provincial and federal aquatic animal health colleagues and laboratory personnel.