Wildlife Employment & Training Opportunities

The Wildlife Disease Association acts as a means to distribute information on wildlife health-related job opportunities and is dedicated to providing information to wildlife professionals and interested parties about training programs and activities focused on wildlife health issues.

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Postings will remain on the website for three months or until the application date has passed.

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Clinical Veterinarian - Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Veterinarian – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
VETERINARY SURGEON
Qualified Veterinary Nurse/Technician
Peace Corps - Seeking Environmental Professionals

Clinical Veterinarian, Zoological Medicine and Surgery, Global Health Program, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY

The Global Health Program Division of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) announces an opening for a Clinical Veterinarian in Zoological Medicine and Surgery. The position is based at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo, with services also performed at the Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, and the New York Aquarium, all located in New York City. These zoos and the aquarium consist of diverse animal collections which provide a varied and large patient caseload. The successful applicant will participate in all phases and aspects of zoo medicine and surgery as well as clinical practice (preventative and therapeutic medicine and surgery, quarantine and preshipment procedures, anesthesia, assisting in writing and implementing protocols), and will share on-call, weekend, and holiday duties as necessary.

This full-time position provides competitive salary and benefits, with title and salary commensurate with experience. Applicants must have a DVM, VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school. Licensure or eligibility for licensure in New York state, USDA accreditation, DEA licensure, and ability to work in the United States are required. Additional prerequisites include at least two years practical clinical experience in the veterinary care of non-domestic species. Successful completion of a residency (zoological, avian, wildlife, or aquatic animal medicine) and specialty board certification (ACZM or ABVP) or eligibility highly desirable.

For questions about the position please contact Drs. Calle (pcalle@wcs.org) or Raphael (braphael@wcs.org), 718-220-7100.

The application deadline is 1 August 2009. Please apply online at: https://sh.webhire.com/Public/907/

Please submit three letters of recommendation and professional school transcripts to recruitment@wcs.org.

Equal opportunity employer M/F/H/V.

Posted 27 June 2009

Wildlife Veterinarian – Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Due to circumstances involving the application process, the deadline for this opportunity has been extended to July 17, 2009.

This wildlife veterinary position with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is located in Corvallis.  The Wildlife Veterinarian assists the State Wildlife Veterinarian with all tasks related to surveillance and response to field level avian morbidity and mortality events, sample collection, shipping protocol, equipment acquisition, and training exercises. S/he answers questions from the public and assists with investigation of morbidity and mortality events and assist with coordination of other agencies (state parks, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) refuge, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), First Nation Tribes, etc.).  The employee holding this position will coordinate avian influenza sample collection including schedules and activities of the avian influenza sampling crew and collation and entry of data into national and the department databases.  Necropsy and pathologic sample preparation will be a routine duty the wildlife veterinarian in this position will train department response staff in sample collection, event response and personal protective equipment use. 

To Qualify: Your resume should identify that you are a graduate of an AVMA and Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board's approved school of Veterinary Medicine. Preference will be given to individuals with prior experience in wildlife medicine or related experience.

Other roles and responsibilities of this position are to:

·        Coordinate with state wildlife veterinarian on surveillance, monitoring, collection, and data entry activities for national program wildlife diseases and disease issues including avian influenza, chronic wasting disease.  In addition, coordinate with other agencies on surveillance and monitoring and provide information to agency staff, Commission and media as directed by the state wildlife veterinarian. Coordination activities will also involve neighboring states on avian influenza surveillance and related disease issues.

·        Directly enter data and coordinate data entry by temporary employees and volunteers involving avian influenza surveillance data into the National Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Early Detection Data System database maintained by USGS National Wildlife Health Center.  Data entry activities will be from avian influenza surveillance by the department, USFWS, U.S. Department of Agriculture -Wildlife Services, under varying agency sampling protocols and data entry formats.

·        Respond to calls from the public, department and other agency personnel on the department Dead Bird Reporting toll-free number for initial information gathering involving avian morbidity and mortality events.

·        Provide veterinarian services and coordination of wildlife health research activities related to agency research projects.

·        Represent the department during media events concerning wildlife health issues.

·        Assist with trap efforts, disease sampling, necropsy, humane euthanasia, and treatment of wildlife.

·        Serve as a department representative on the Oregon Veterinary Emergency Response Team directed by the Oregon Department of Agriculture state veterinarian office.

·        Attend professional conferences, workshops, and meetings to stay abreast of current knowledge in wildlife health with an emphasis on but not limited to avian influenza.

·       Provide wildlife health and disease lectures to university students or faculty.

 Please visit the following link for additional details:http://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr/docs/jobs/060409b.pdf

Posted 26 June 2009

VETERINARY SURGEON

Candidates ideally should have 2-5 years work experience in a large mixed veterinary practice, zoological facility, specialist referral centre, or similar working environment. You should have excellent clinical and organisational skills, an aptitude for problem-solving medicine and self-directed learning and plenty of initiative and flexibility. As part of a cohesive and experienced veterinary team at the rescue centre, you will require a good sense of humour, excellent communication skills and the ability to live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising both western and local staff.

You will work under the supervision of the Senior Veterinary Surgeon, however clinical aptitude and initiative are essential. A background in captive wildlife management is beneficial.

Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of 1 or ideally 2 years.

Other benefits include:
• Complimentary accommodation and subsidised meals
• Relocation assistance
• Medical insurance

How to apply:
Applicants interested in this rewarding position should forward their cover letter, CV and completed Job Application form with expected salary to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org

If you require any further information please contact the Senior Human Resources Officer by emailing hrhkg@animalsasia.org or phone (852) 2791 2225

Posted 26 June 2009

Qualified Veterinary Nurse/Technician
The Animals Asia Foundation’s Moon Bear Rescue Centre, China

Enjoy a challenge and are dedicated to animal welfare? 

This is an outstanding opportunity for motivated individuals pursuing a career in wildlife care and welfare.  The Veterinary Nurse will work as part of a highly skilled Veterinary Team to ensure the care of Asiatic Black bears (Moon Bears) and domestic animals at the rescue centre near Chengdu, China. Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week with some duty weekend work applicable.

Candidates should be highly motivated with plenty of initiative and comfortable with both clinical and non-clinical work.  There is a high degree of autonomy in this position, and whilst you will work closely with other team members you will have distinct areas of responsibility. You will contribute to the constantly evolving field of bear medicine and management and will be expected to have a high degree of clinical skill and a passion for ongoing self-education. Experience in captive wildlife management or rehabilitation work is preferred and senior nursing and administrative experience is beneficial but not essential. You should be comfortable working in a remote environment in a small community.

Ideally you should have between three (3) and five (5) years work experience in a large mixed veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation centre or zoo or specialist referral center. However, less experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, and good humour and common sense are required.  Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of one (1) year.

BENEFITS CONSIST OF:

1. Complimentary Accommodation and subsidised meals
2. Relocation Assistance
3. Medical Insurance

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants please email your application letter, CV with “Veterinary Nurse” in the subject line to :  hrhkg@animalsasia.org
Closing date for applications is 28th August 2009
Posted 26 June 2009

Peace Corps is Seeking Environmental Professionals!

Are you looking for a different way to share information and educate others about the environment while living and working in a developing nation?  Peace Corps may be the answer.  Founded by President John F. Kennedy, the Peace Corps was created to provide education and technical training to citizens of other countries and to foster cross‑cultural exchange.  Since 1961, over 190,000 Volunteers have served in 139 countries around the world.  Peace Corps is looking for environmental professionals who are interested in new and challenging opportunities or considering alternatives to traditional retirement. Volunteers work in local communities to create sustainable environmentally focused projects varying from potable water systems to community recycling and reforestation programs.  The education and professional background of volunteers includes: biologists, engineers, foresters, as well as educators and park administrators.  Volunteers come from all walks of life but every one shares in their dedication to the environment and improving the lives of others. Peace Corps is a 27-month commitment and provides a living allowance,  full medical and dental care, transportation to and from the assigned country, as well as readjustment funds on completion of service. Immerse yourself in a new culture and have the experience of a lifetime working with others.  For more information on the Peace Corps, and opportunities focused on the environment, click here or copy and paste the link below into your web browser. www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=learn.whatvol.env&cid=wda