This is an outstanding and unique opportunity, where you’ll be leading a driven and passionate team, as Senior Veterinarian at Taronga Western Plains Zoo (TWPZ) in Regional Dubbo, NSW.

About the Role…

This role is responsible for the health and welfare of the TWPZ animal population. The primary focus of this role will involve designing and maintaining preventative medicine programs, as well as leading an experienced Wildlife Health team of vets, vet nurses, administrative assistant and keepers, that respond to day-to-day clinical care of sick or injured zoo population animals, and native wildlife admitted to the new purpose-built wildlife hospital. The role and team are also responsible for veterinary oversight of Taronga’s conservation programs based at TWPZ.

• This is primarily a Monday to Friday role, with a current requirement to work every 3rd or 4th weekend on a rotating roster

Key Accountabilities…

• Management of the TWPZ hospital budget and team, optimising staff commitment and performance, and ensuring efficient and effective operations with regards to veterinary standards, animal welfare, legislative requirements, WHS and HR policies, audits and records.
• Manage a veterinary team, regarding professional competency, culture and engagement
• Support the development, implementation and review of Taronga’s vision, strategies, policies, standards and practices for Taronga’s Veterinary program
• Undertake, assign and manage clinical cases as required.
• Undertake approved research projects or assist with approved external and internal research projects by providing samples, specimens and advice.
• Supervise and participate in undergraduate and post graduate veterinary and zoological education and training.
• Provide expert assistance and advice on Zoological and Wildlife medicine to approved outside organisations and individuals in the form of consultancies, media engagements, tours, lectures and written material.

About You...

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent; and eligible for full registration with the Veteriary Surgeon's Board of NSW
• Internation candidates enouraged to apply (Visa sponsorship considered)
• Post-graduate qualifications in zoo and wildlife medicine or accumulated experience to a similar level
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in all aspects of the veterinary management of zoo and wild animals, and the implementation of effective preventative medicine programs in zoos.
• Demonstrated experience with species in an open range zoo setting such as hoofstock, megavertebrates, macropods etc.
• Experience in the treatment and rehabilitation of wildlife, veterinary management of free-ranging wildlife and veterinary research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of zoo animal husbandry and management practices, including breeding, nutrition, biosecurity, animal housing and enclosure design.
• Demonstrated leadership experience including people, building strong stakeholder relationships, project coordination, and taking the initiative to solve problems and improve processes
• Pre employment TB screening, Q Fever, Rabies and Tetanus vaccinations are a requirments of this role
• NSW Working with Children Check

Benefits…

• Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including some of the following:
• Complimentary family and friends passes across both Taronga’s Zoos in Dubbo and Sydney
• A wide range of discounts on our award-winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across both sites
• Fitness Passport
• + more!

About Applying…

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page. You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application.

1. How do you balance your clinical work with administrative duties, and what strategies do you use to ensure that both aspects of your job receive the attention they require?

1. How do you prioritise the needs of individual animals with the needs of the overall zoo population, including conservation and breeding programs and requests from outside organisations (including private vets, government agencies, wildlife carers?

Applications Close: 11:59pm Sunday 28 May 2023

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