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Assistant State Wildlife Veterinarian

State of Wyoming
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  


The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking an Assistant Wildlife Veterinarian located at the Thorne/Williams Wildlife Research Center (TWRC) in Sybille Canyon. This position oversees and supervises all aspects of the daily operation of the TWRC, including captive wildlife care, maintenance, and upkeep of animal enclosures, holding facilities, buildings, fences, and grounds located on approximately 400 acres of land. This position provides leadership and supervision to TWRC personnel and assists in providing professional veterinary expertise, advice, and services to the Department. Residence in the Department-provided housing at the TWRC is a condition of employment, as are weekend and holiday rotation, which are shared with other employees of the facility. This position is required to respond to after-hours emergencies and other work requirements, including weekends, holidays, late evenings, and early mornings.

Human Resource Contact: Dezzaree Schott / dezzaree.schott@wyo.gov


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.


 

  • Provide preventive and emergency veterinary care of captive research animals and other wildlife as required
  • Oversee all aspects of the research facility operations and maintenance
  • Supervise, lead, and evaluate TWRC personnel
  • Design, collaborate, conduct, and supervise captive wildlife research
  • Assist with budget preparation and tracking
  • Procure supplies and equipment, manage contracts, and communicate with vendors
  • Procure and maintain controlled and non-controlled substances for use in captive wildlife
  • Maintain TWRC’s good standing as a registered Research Facility under the USDA APHIS Animal Welfare Act
  • Provide prescriptions for medications, supplies, and Veterinary Feed Directives for use by field personnel
  • Provide informational presentations for agency personnel and the general public
  • Conduct necropsies, interpret diagnostic reports, and maintain medical records
  • Participate in Department-assigned species working groups, teams, and committees
  • Assist in statewide wildlife captures and fieldwork as assigned


 

 

Qualifications


PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference will be given to those with experience in large/mixed animal veterinary medicine.
Preference will be given to those with experience in large/mixed/wildlife animal handling techniques.
Preference will be given to those with experience in animal research facilities and facility maintenance.
 
**Statewide and limited national/international travel required


KNOWLEDGE:


 

  • Knowledge of: Anatomy, bacteriology, biology, diagnostics, epidemiology, foreign and domestic animal diseases, immunology, mammalogy, medicine, nutrition, physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, pathology, statistics, surgery, toxicology, and virology.
  • Skilled in disease diagnoses, animal handling and sampling, animal capture, animal clinical care, surgery, necropsies, and diagnostic equipment.
  • Knowledge of animal husbandry techniques
  • Ability to handle dangerous animals safely, safely and effectively capture wild animals.
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific findings to diverse audiences and publish research results in scientific journals.
  • Skilled in time management, particularly with multi-tasking complex projects; ability to prioritize and adapt to various work demands
  • Knowledge of organizational planning and leadership, supervision, and management of employees.


 


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 


 

Education:

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Experience:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Veterinary Medicine or wildlife biology) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Veterinarian

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must have or be eligible to obtain a Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine license,  Wyoming Controlled Substance Registration, Federal (USDJ/DEA) Controlled Substance Registration and Federal (USDA/APHIS) accreditation.
Must have a valid driver's license

 

 

Necessary Special Requirements

 


PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

  • Physically able to perform a variety of field activities, including animal capture and transport
  • Physically able to regularly lift heavy objects in excess of 50 lbs and perform various strenuous physical activities during certain jobs.
  • Ability to safely operate motorized equipment, including 4x4 pickup truck, ATVs, and UTVs in various travel and environmental conditions, and be able to manage and tow a variety of trailers.
  • Ability to safely utilize heavy equipment such as farm tractors and skid steers, and small hand tools.
  • Ability to work in various weather and environmental conditions during all hours of the day, including late evenings and early mornings.

 

NOTES: 

 

  • FLSA: Exempt
  • The incumbent for this position is required to reside in Department housing located at the Thorne-Williams Wildlife Research Center, which is 35+ miles from Laramie and Wheatland, Wyoming.


 

 

Supplemental Information


040-Wyoming Game and Fish Department - Wildlife Division

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