Description

Description

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is an internationally recognized 501c(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to treating and rehabilitating wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, education, and conservation medicine. CROW is one of the nation’s leading rehabilitation facilities for native and migratory wildlife, caring for over 6,000 patients a year, and representing over 200 species of ill, injured, and orphaned animals. CROW is unique in that it serves as a teaching hospital with educational opportunities for college students, veterinary students, veterinary technology students, and veterinarians.

The Staff Veterinarian will:

·       Efficiently oversee and manage a wide variety of patients

·       Regularly provide supervision, training, and guidance to the Veterinary Interns and students

·       Ensure that top quality of care is provided according to the latest evidence-based or scientific information.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 1) Patient Care

·        Works on-site for a minimum of 40 hours a week performing and/or supervising medical, surgical, and rehabilitative care of all wildlife patients. Available as needed for consultation by veterinary interns or other staff.

·         Oversees Veterinary Interns with case workups and procedures and takes primary case responsibility as needed by case load.

·         Performs patient admissions and intake exams as needed.

·         Maintains up-to-date and accurate medical records and evaluates / reviews the veterinary intern medical records.

·         Performs emergency duties as necessary or delegates and consults on after-hours emergencies.

·         Responsible for helping to set hospital policies (in partnership with Research and Medical Director) and creating and maintaining policy and procedure manual with regard to patient care.

·         Supervises examinations of all ambassador animals twice yearly, and as needed throughout the year to ensure their continued health.

·         Ensures there is hospital staff appraisal of all VEC animals and their cages at least once weekly and discusses with caretakers any issues or problems with the animals.

 2) Education

·         Works with volunteers, students, interns and staff to provide instruction and oversight in the hospital.

·         Conducts orientation, mid-point evaluations, and exit interviews for students, interns, and staff and completes relevant paperwork in conjunction with the Hospital Training Coordinator and/or Office Manager.

·         Recruits and selects veterinary interns in conjunction with the Research and Medical Director either through or outside VIRMP.

·         Presents educational lectures to students/interns at least once weekly

·         Presents educational lectures periodically to the public either in the VEC, or off campus to the community as needed.

3) Administration

·         Supervises interns, students, volunteers, and staff.

·         Reports pertinent hospital developments to the Research and Medical Director, Executive Director, or Board as may be deemed necessary.

·         Implements, as required, emergency patient evacuation protocols in the event of natural or other disasters.

·         Inventories controlled substances quarterly.

·         In conjunction with the Research and Medical Director, staffs the hospital within budget, manages hospital budget, and ensures all employees maintain appropriate credentials / licensing.

·         Develop, improve, and implement patient protocols.

·         Communicates with local organizations / biologists regarding animal surveillance as needed

·         Ensures appropriate federal and state permitting is maintained for the organization

·         Supports creation and maintenance of overall CROW hospital workplace culture, creating a safe, supportive, and pleasant work environment for staff and volunteers.

 4) Research

·         Supports Research and Medical Director in conducting research as requested.

·         Assists as needed to support Research and Medical Director and Development Director in seeking funding for CROW hospital.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

·         Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

·         Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Florida or ability to become licensed within 30 days

·         DEA license within 30 days of Florida licensure.

·         At least 2 years of fulltime experience with wildlife, zoological, or avian medicine

·         ACZM board certification eligibility or desire to become ACZM specialized preferred

·         Updated tetanus and rabies vaccination

·         Valid driver’s license and good driving record

·         Able to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays

·         Able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, kneel, and sit / stand for prolonged periods of time.

·         Experience with the rehabilitation of sea turtles is ideal

Benefits:

Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, and supplemental insurance offered

Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Free or discounted admission to many attractions in Florida

401(k) with company match

Continuing education stipend

How to Apply:

·         Please submit CV, letter of intent, and at least 3 professional references directly to Dr. Jessica Comolli at jcomolli@crowclinic.org