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

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•Vallejo, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work 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 also help plan, direct and participate in health care program for the animal collection. The veterinarian plays a crucial and multifaceted role, contributing to animal welfare, public education, conservation efforts, and the overall success of the park.

Requirements

Must be able to participate and succeed in a team-oriented environment
Must be flexible with time to see to needs of collection animals
Help coordinate veterinary coverage when not available
Coordinate specialists needed for care of 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
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 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
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 time

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in transportation and acclimation of large animals preferred

Responsibilities

Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of all animal health concerns in the park
Establishes and conducts effective testing procedures for all incoming animals to ensure health of collection and comply with government regulations
Conducts 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 state Department of Health
Contributes information and knowledge on all phases of animal health during Animal Husbandry Meetings
Conduct regularly scheduled veterinary rounds and preventive care programs to maintain health of animals and guard against communicable diseases
Conduct routine physicals on all animals
Work with zoological staff members on present husbandry procedures, design and implement new protocols that facilitate the treatment and care of all animals
Performs other miscellaneous duties as required
All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.