The Staff Veterinarian is responsible for the health and welfare of the animalsat the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and aids in the management of the hospital staff as well as the comprehensive veterinary medical hospital with progressive diagnostic equipment such as digital x-ray, portable cardiac ultrasound, thermal imaging, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and CT scanner. In addition, the Staff Veterinarian conducts animal health related research and provides expertise in medical/husbandry related issues. The individual should demonstrate exemplary leadership and fosters excellence in animal health and welfare thus meeting the mission and goals of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree required; supplemented with two years of experience tending to the clinical medical/surgical case load of an AZA Accredited Zoological Park, supervising technical staff and expertise in nutrition, pathology, and relevant laws; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
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