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The BC Wildlife Park is currently looking for a

 Contract or Part time Veterinarian

The British Columbia Wildlife Park is currently looking for a Contract or Part-time Veterinarian for up to 2 days per week. The BCWP is a CAZA (Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited Intuition that is home to native BC wildlife and some exotic animals, and focused on education and conservation.

This is a skilled position involving the professional care of captive native species of BC and some wildlife bought to our Rehabilitation Centre that are either injured or orphaned.

The primary duty will be the immediate and ongoing health needs of the park resident animals including record keeping, regular health checks, preventive medicine and regular health and welfare maintenance. Duties will also include animal husbandry, medical treatments, Diet formulation, housing and microclimate development.

POSITION START DATE:  TBD

RATE OF PAY AND BENEFITS: TBD

WORK SCHEDULE

Up to two Days per week and may be require some after hours care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & CRITERIA FOR APPLICANT:

• A valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, enabling practice in Canada
• Strong leadership skills combined with a positive team player attitude
• 2 years experience with wildlife.
• 2 years experience in an emergency veterinary clinic setting
• A genuine interest in techniques to enrich the lives of zoo animals
• A philosophy of conservation and education
• Must be familiar with the technical aspects of domestic and wildlife animal health including knowledge of the immobilization, medical treatment, reproductive habits, physiology, nutrition, pathology and parasitism of mammals, birds and reptiles.
• A willingness to obtain a Fire Arms Possession and Acquisition Certificate
• Must provide a Criminal Records Check
• Must have reliable transportation and valid class 5 driver’s license

 

For complete details please contact Glenn Grant at [email protected] or call 250-819-0928.

Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Please include a cover letter and 3 references along with your resume.

Resumes may be kept on file for future postings.

CONTACT:

Email Resume to [email protected]  or Fax: 250-573-2406

Attn: Glenn Grant, Executive Director & General Manager