Relief Veterinarian

National Marine Mammal Foundation • Silverdale, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Marine Mammal Foundation is seeking applicants for a relief veterinarian to provide clinical, on-call, and emergency veterinary services for a U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program (MMP) operational site in Silverdale, WA. The relief veterinarian will provide marine mammal veterinary support on a scheduled and as-needed basis at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Relief coverage throughout the year will vary with respect to duration and frequency. Veterinarians in this position provide 24/7 clinical care in cases of illness, injury, or disease, as well as preventative medicine for the MMP’s bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. During scheduled relief coverage, veterinarians will carry out primary on-call responsibility under the direction and/or supervision of a full-time MMP veterinarian. Veterinarians in this role must work a minimum of one on-call weekend a month, and cover one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve) per year.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to carry 40 lbs.
• Must be able to remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be comfortable working year-round in pier-side, boat-based marine environments.
• Must be able to respond in person for urgent and emergent cases within 2 hours.
• Must maintain an active Washington state veterinary license.

Nice To Haves

• Previous marine mammal experience.
• Previous zoo experience.
• Previous wildlife experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 clinical care in cases of illness, injury, or disease.
• Provide preventative medicine for bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions.
• Carry out primary on-call responsibility under the direction and/or supervision of a full-time MMP veterinarian during scheduled relief coverage.
• Work a minimum of one on-call weekend a month.
• Cover one major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve) per year.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level