Wildlife Rescue Veterinarian

THE BRIDGE

Key Responsibilities

• Carries out the primary responsibilities of medical care for all species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates housed at The National Aquarium.
• Oversees diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans for the entire collection.
• Research establishes and maintains humane and professional veterinary standards.
• Works closely with the regional veterinarian for case reviews and periodic visits.
• Conducts clinical and diagnostic investigations, including laboratory testing and interpretation.
• Performs and oversees cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical tools, diagnostic equipment, and medical spaces.
• Dispenses and administers medications, treatments, and vaccinations.

Wildlife Rescue & Off-Site Response

• Serves as a core member of the Wildlife Rescue Team.
• Responds to off-site wildlife emergencies, emphasizing in sea turtles as majority case.
• Provides onsite and offsite medical stabilization, examinations, and ongoing treatment of rescued wildlife.
• Works confidently and independently in off-site, unsupervised rescue scenarios.
• Overseas operations at the Louvre Abu Dhabi sea turtle rehabilitation centre.

Training, Leadership & Collaboration

• Orients, mentors, and trains staff in clinical diagnostics, treatments, and laboratory procedures.
• Supervises, evaluates, and develops animal health staff.
• Maintains excellent cross-functional team communication with animal care, life support, rescue, and operations teams.
• Manages inventory for medical and laboratory supplies.

Other Duties

• Maintains personal and professional development.
• Ensures strict confidentiality of medical information.
• Performs additional duties as required for the safe and effective operation of the Animal Health Department.