Facility
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Veterinary Intern
Position: Veterinary Intern Reports To: Vice President of Zoological Operations
Position Summary: The Aquarium is offering a one-year clinical internship for post-graduate veterinarians that will provide training in aquatic and zoo animal medicine and research. The position will report to the Vice President of Zoological Operations, and is supported by licensed veterinary technicians, animal care specialists, and life support engineers. This one-year program will include experience in animal husbandry, diagnostic imaging, endoscopy, surgery, and quarantine as it relates to a diverse collection including big cats, penguins, otters, and multiple bird, reptile and amphibian species. This program has a strong focus on aquatic animal medicine, and the intern will also learn advanced water quality and aquatic life support systems, aquatic animal emergency and triage, and aquatic animal transport. While primarily clinical, the successful applicant is encouraged to identify and pursue research interests related to the aquariums living collection and conservation programs, including Indopacific coral conservation, native amphibian propagation, and aquaculture of endangered freshwater fish species. The stipend for the position is expected to be $60,000 per annum plus benefits.
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages, with the mission to inspire people to explore, discover, and learn about Earth’s diverse ecosystems since 1997. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over seven million visitors and provided more than 650,000 educational experiences to students. Home to more than 4,000 animals representing 650 species, the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports LLPA’s Veterinary Services Department and Zoological Operations Team through clinical case management utilizing veterinary medicine best practices.
Supports compliance with USDA-APHIS, USFWS, Utah DWR, Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and other applicable animal care and veterinary regulatory authorities.
Provides routine and emergency veterinary medical care during regular work hours and is available to respond in person or by telephone to animal medical emergencies when on call.
Maintains animal medical records using ZIMS (electronic, cloud-based program) and communicates with staff regarding planned and provided care.
Contributes to and participates in on-going training for veterinary and animal husbandry staff, as well as mentorship of veterinary and veterinary technician student externs through mentorship and organization of topical and journal article review rounds.
Fosters good relations with visitors, volunteers, community leaders, contractors, and fellow staff by promoting positive attitudes, good will, cooperation, and providing high standards of service.
Complies with all Loveland Living Planet Aquarium policies, procedures, and programs.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands of the Job:
This position requires periods of standing and walking as well as extended periods of sitting with technology systems and reporting. The role will primarily be within an attraction environment.
Must be able to provide veterinary care and assessments in a variety of exhibit and non-exhibit settings. This may include wading, walking on wet floors, and outdoor work under variety of conditions: cold weather, hot weather, high humidity, rain, mud.
Considerable physical exertion, such as walking, bending, stooping and climbing of ladders may be required.
Lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) on a frequent basis.
Hours and availability: This is a salaried position calculated at 40 hours per week; Position will share in providing on-call support for after-hours emergencies, weekends, and holiday coverage.
Application Materials
1. A current curriculum vitae or resume
2. Two to three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic, clinical, or research experience. At least two of the letters must be written by a veterinarian.
3. A cover letter reflecting the applicant’s interests and goals in aquatic and zoo animal medicine.
Application materials may be submitted electronically in PDF format to Dr. Ari Fustukjian at ari.f@thelivingplanet.com. Letters of recommendation may be included, or submitted directly to Dr. Fustukjian if preferred.
Official job posting may be found here: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/LOV1003LOVE/JobBoard/7e157ff7-c269-41d4-8df6-d1b79c519d18/?q=&o=postedDateDesc
Questions regarding this position may be directed to Dr. Fustukjian at ari.f@thelivingplanet.com
While this job description attempts to describe the essential functions of the position, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. It does not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties or responsibilities to this job at any time. The overall work environment while performing this job includes exposure to weather conditions and the noise level is usually moderate. The employee is expected to adhere to all policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications:
Must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) from a U.S., AVMA-accredited veterinary school
Must have or be able to obtain a State of Utah veterinary medical license prior to or within 1 month of starting internship
Candidates with postgraduate clinical experience in a practice or internship setting are preferred; however, applications from new graduates with a demonstrated interest in aquatic animal medicine will be considered.
Compensation and benefits
Not specified.
Application instructions
Apply at: https://thelivingplanet.com/jobs/