Veterinarian, Vet Healthcare and Scientific Programmes - Singapore Zoo
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Mandai Wildlife Group is the steward of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore that is home to world-renown wildlife parks which connect visitors to the fascinating world of wildlife. The Group is driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, adjacent to Singapore’s Central Catchment Nature Reserve, that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Perform safe and effective physical, chemical and behavioural restraint on patients.
· Diagnose medical conditions using a wide range of diagnostic modalities available, including clinical pathology (haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology, immunology), diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography), microbiology, cytology and more.
· Formulate treatment or management plans for individual and herd/flock health.
· Perform basic soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.
· Perform invasive and non-invasive endoscopic procedures.
· Practice evidence-based medicine that is pragmatic for the animals.
· Perform basic laboratory tests.
· Present cases and communicate opinions effectively at various forums.
· Manage operational emergency situations.
· Manage animal emergency and critical care scenarios, including the formulation of practical and effective intensive care for patients.
· Perform gross necropsies, sample collection for histopathology, biobanking and ancillary tests, data analysis and report writing
· Carry out routine histopathology processing and reading.
· Assist with clinical pathology analysis.
· Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment in necropsy facilities
· Prepare and maintain required records with accuracy and professionalism.
· Support the veterinary team in overall laboratory diagnosis of disease and participate in daily case rounds and case discussions
Job Requirements:
· Internationally recognised degree in Veterinary Medicine.
· Singapore Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) licensed veterinarian, or eligible for license application.
· Minimally 5 years in general zoo/wildlife practice.
· Intermediate level of competencies in the management, technical and scientific aspects of zoo animals and wildlife medicine.
· Class 3 driving license.
· Good analytical skills.
· Ability to work in a veterinary team and with non-clinical departments in a zoological institute.
· Open mind to consider and adopt a team-based approach to clinical practice.
· Able to work in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
· Excellent verbal and written English.
· Ability to work weekends, holidays and after-hours assignments.
- Division
- Life Sciences
- Department
- Veterinary Health and Scientific Programmes
- Locations
- Singapore Zoo
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Function
- Life Sciences & Education