Job Description

The job scope includes:

Responsible for the maintenance and management of all aspects of collection animal health for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi including diagnosis, treatment of disease, preventative medicine programs, the animal welfare program, nutrition As part of various programs, oversees medical care of rescued wildlife including but not limited to dugongs, birds, sea turtles, and cetaceans Shares responsibility for the management of Animal Rescue Program with the Zoological Directors Consults and educates the Zoological colleagues, leadership teams and occasionally the public in areas of health, welfare, and husbandry Conducts animal health research projects and prepares the results for presentations and peer-reviewed publications Ensures any noncompliance and safety related incidents are promptly investigated and corrective action taken as needed Assists in the field for rescues, health assessments and possible field research with various species Performs other duties as assigned by the leadership team

To be considered for the role, you will need to have:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree Ability to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the UAE 5 years of proven experience in a zoo, aquarium, or oceanarium organization. This may include post-doctoral training or a minimum of two years of full-time practical experience Excellent leadership, communication and teamwork abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Demonstrated knowledge with operating and utilizing Computed Tomography (CT)/ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) imaging modalities and associated viewing programs Demonstrated knowledge with professional zoo/aquarium and animal conservation communities

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