Part Time Veterinarian
6 month contract. Immediate start
Sea World, Main Beach, Gold Coast and Paradise Country, Oxenford, Gold Coast

About the role:
To maintain the health of the entire animal collection at Sea World and Paradise Country through research, daily maintenance and preventative medicine. To assist With marine wildlife rescue and research projects under the Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation.

Duties:
• Monitor all animals, native, domestic and livestock to maintain health and wellbeing and put into effect a disease prevention program for preventative medicine
• Monitor all and abide by, biosecurity alerts, government regulations/legislation & Australian Standards
• Undertake medical procedures, anesthesia and surgery as required and make the best possible judgement to treat in the shortest possible time frame
• Ensure the security of medicinal stock, manage diagnostics and treatments & administer drugs where necessary in the correct doses
• Oversee medical care of animal rehabilitation program and act as an advisor to the relevant team members
• Maintain vet equipment (x-ray machine, ultrasound, endoscopy)
• In the absence of the Head Veterinarian assume responsibilities to maintain the health of the entire animal collection and maintaining a strong positive relationship within the team.

Skills and Experience:
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of veterinary care for wild animals in a zoo or similar environment, including medicine, surgery, disease investigation and chemical restraint.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal husbandry and management practices as it related to wild animals care in a zoo or similar environment, including breeding, nutrition, biosecurity, animal housing, animal welfare and enrichment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an attention to detail
• Self organisation, problem solving & time management skills
• Ability to work under pressure & multi-task with a proven ability to work with stakeholders from all business areas
• Demonstrated discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated experience and skills in driving research and/or other collaborative partnerships.

Benefits:
• Unlimited free entry to our theme parks
• Food and beverage and retail discounts
• Unique team member events
• Opportunity for professional development

About the company:
Village Roadshow Theme Parks comprises of Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet ’n’ Wild Gold Coast, Paradise Country, Australian Outback Spectaculars Heartland, Village Roadshow Studios, Sea World and Sea World Resort. We encourage a fun, entertaining and enthusiastic environment whilst ‘Creating joy and memories that last lifetimes!’