| Job Title |
Zoo Veterinarian |
| Job Description |
Plans, Directs, And Participates In Health Care Program Of
Veterinary Clinic In Zoo: Establishes And Conducts Effective
Quarantine And Testing Procedures For All Incoming Animals To
Ensure Health Of Collection, Prevent Spread Of Disease, And
Comply With Government Regulations. Conducts Regularly
Scheduled Immunization And Preventive Care Programs To Maintain
Health Of Animals And Guard Against Communicable Diseases.
Provides Immediate Medical Attention To Diseased Or Traumatized
Animals. Participates With Other Personnel In Planning And
Executing Nutrition And Reproduction Programs For Animals In
Zoo. Develops Special Programs To Encourage Reproduction Among
Animals Designated As Endangered Species, Based On Knowledge Of
Native Habitat And Instincts. Participates In Employee Training
In Handling And Care Of Animals. Conducts Postmortem Studies And
Analyses. Cooperates With Zoo And Aquarium Personnel To
Exchange Information Concerning Care Of Animals, To Arrange
Transfer, Sale, Or Trade Of Animals, And To Maintain Nationwide
Inventory Of Animals Of Every Species, Including Notation Of
Live Births. Acts As Consultant To Veterinarians In General
Practice Seeking Advice In Treatment Of Exotic Animals.
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