Associate Veterinarian, Relief/Temporary
About The Position
The Temporary (Relief) Associate Veterinarian is responsible for assisting the Veterinarian in the health management of the living population at the South Carolina Aquarium, with special emphasis on teleosts and elasmobranchs, small mammals, birds and reptiles, and the rehabilitation patients in the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center. The individual will work closely with the animal care staff and the Veterinarian and Veterinary Assistant with coordination of medical cases and treatments. This is a temporary position for approximately 2 to 4 months, with possibility for extension based on needs of the facility.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree from accredited university
- License to practice veterinary medicine in State of South Carolina or ability to obtain one prior to beginning position
- Driver’s License
- USDA/APHIS accreditation type II for health certificates or ability to obtain
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in a zoological or Aquarium facility or completion of an internship/residency program in zoological/aquatic medicine
- 1 year experience with sea turtle rehabilitation
Responsibilities
- Assist the Veterinarian and Veterinary Assistant with medical case management, including diagnoses, treatment, surgery, and postmortem/pathological examinations, as well as quarantine implementation and exams (fecals, blood smears, skin scrapes, etc.)
- Provide emergency and after-hours veterinary care as part of an on-call rotation schedule, with regularly scheduled weekend coverage to ensure 24/7 care (collection and rescue response)
- Assist with the medical care and regulatory compliance of the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center
- Assist with health certificates, animal transfers, and acquisitions
- Maintain a medical records system (TRACKS) that is accurate, thorough, and up to date
- Interact with animal care staff for education, communication, and hands-on procedural training and foster hands-on staff involvement with procedures, examinations, and diagnoses
- Maintain compliance (AZA, USDA, State) for all lab operations and equipment (e.g. oxygen storage, vaccinations, licenses and certifications)
- Be responsible for proper use and regulatory compliance of controlled substances
- Maintain up to date knowledge of recent advances in veterinary medicine
- Adhere to the South Carolina Aquarium Policies
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings (rounds, departmental meetings, all staff meetings)
- Foster strong relations with visitors, volunteers, staff and contractors by promoting a positive attitude, cooperation, and providing high standards of care
- Support staff and visiting students’ professional development and participate in Aquarium sponsored programs and events as needed
- Perform additional duties as requested
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
