Veterinarian Intern

Requisition ID : 47933

Work Location :

Museums - Aquarium (General Booth Blvd)

Pay Range :

A.10, $57,012.80 - $88,358.40

Starting Salary :

Minimum of the Pay Range

Work Schedule :

40 hrs / week; generally Tue-Sat or Sun-Thu, 8-4p with variable start / stop times; some after hours cov

Part Time Hours / Wk :

Job Open Date :

Application Deadline :

12 / 27 / 25

Job Duties :

POST GRADUATE VETERINARY INTERNSHIP IN AQUATIC ANIMAL MEDICINE

AT THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM & MARINE SCIENCE CENTER

The Virginia Aquarium, Veterinary Services division, offers an opportunity for a graduate veterinarian looking to specialize in aquatic animal medicine through a Veterinary Internship in Aquatic Animal Medicine.

Applicants for the internship should be graduates of an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine, should have successfully passed the national veterinary medicine exam, and must possess a current license to practice as a veterinarian in the state of Virginia or be licensed in another state. Applicants must also be eligible to obtain licensure with the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine upon hire. Preference will be given to applicants with postgraduate clinical experience in a practice or internship setting; prior clinical experience in zoological / aquatic animal medicine; prior work experience in an Association of Zoos or wildlife rehabilitation facility; and familiarity and / or experience utilizing radiology, ultrasound and endoscopy systems. Must maintain licensures and complete all continuing education requirements for the duration of employment in this position and must have or obtain a current and valid driver's license.

Duties :

• Clinical responsibilities :
• perform annual examinations
• administer anesthesia
• develop and implement diagnostic and treatment plans
• implement health screening and quarantine protocols
• interpret diagnostic findings
• surgical case management
• perform necropsies
• recommend humane euthanasia based on medical condition and as part of marine animal stranding

response operations

Other duties include but are not limited to :

Official City Job Description :

Working Conditions :

Minimum Requirements :

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent degree, i.e. VMD) from an AVMA accredited college of veterinary medicine.

Successful completion of a national veterinary medicine exam, and current license / or ability to acquire license as a veterinarian within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must maintain veterinarian licensure, and all continuing education requirements for the duration of employment in this position.

Must have a current and valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle throughout the position

Additional Requirements :

DMV Transcript : Required

CDL : Not Required

DOT History : Not Required

CPS Check : Not Required

Physical : Required

Respirator : Not Required

Polygraph Review : Not Required

Psychological Screening : Not Required

Attachments Required :

Preferences :

Special Instructions :

Please note this position is Nonprofit Foundation-funded with no established end date. Accordingly, the following information relates to this position, and you will be required to sign a Condition of Employment letter upon hire.

1. The position is subject to the continuation of CIP, grant, or Non-Profit Foundation funding.

2. Expiration of the grant or discontinuation of CIP or Nonprofit Foundation-funding for the position shall result in its elimination; at which time, you will be separated from employment.

3. The City will provide as much advance notice as possible to you.

4. The City's Reduction in Force Policy (6.11) does not apply to your employment.

5. All remaining policies, appropriate to your employment status, are extended to you with your compliance being mandatory.

V RS Contribution : All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace : The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.