Veterinary Clinical Fellow

The Veterinary Clinical Fellow position provides professional development through exposure to a large and varied zoological collection in a group practice setting. This position reports to the Veterinary Clinical Operations Manager, Director of Veterinary Services, or other designated staff.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct veterinary clinical management focusing on routine clinical procedures, medical case management, critical care case management, and regulatory functions in a variety of non-domestic and domestic species. Includes use of diagnostic imaging, including radiographs, ultrasound and computed tomography.
• Write complete and concise medical records.
• Formulate and execute diagnostic plan and develops a tier of therapeutic options.
• Perform basic endoscopic and surgical procedures.
• Mentor veterinary student externs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A motivated veterinarian that will thrive working with a large team of dedicated professionals in a zoological medicine environment serving a large and varied animal collection.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and commitment to lifelong learning are essential for success in our practice.

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Zoological medicine training or equivalent with three years minimum post-graduate clinical experience working with greater than 50% zoological species required.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• A DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution or ECFVG certification required.
• California Veterinary License or ability to obtain one within 30 Days
• USDA category II Accreditation or become USDA Category II Accredited within 60 Days
• Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing
• Certification or Eligibility for certification in the American College of Zoological Medicine

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong working knowledge of general husbandry of common zoological species.
• Strong working knowledge of Veterinary management of common zoological species.
• Knowledge of literature pertaining to zoological species.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-faceted fast paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at multiple levels within the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a diverse team as well as independently.
• Work effectively with Microsoft Office software, electronic medical record keeping systems (ZIMS), imaging systems, and cloud based sharing.

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

Salary

• Salary Range: $86,200 to $95,320