State Wildlife Veterinarian
Location: Laramie Wyoming
Description: State of Wyoming is employing State Wildlife Veterinarian right now, this position will be placed in Wyoming. More details about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. The purpose of this job is to provide unique expertise in the recognition, diagnosis, and management of wild and foreign animal diseases in order to insure the overall health and viability of wildlife popu! lations and to protect domestic livestock health throughout the state of Wyoming and the nation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages wildlife diseases throughout the state of Wyoming.
Conducts or collaborates in multidisciplinary, statewide wildlife disease research.
Provides prescription drugs and veterinary supplies required for Wyoming Game and Fish personnel to perform their duties statewide.
Provides extensive training of Wyoming Game and Fish personnel in the safe and effective use of federally controlled animal capture drugs.
Supervises the Veterinary Services Branch.
Supervises permanent and AWEC personnel.
Develops and manages two-year budget.
Manages all personnel issues (hiring, termination, resolution of problems, etc.).
Recommends policies and procedures.
Prepares and administers federal grants.
Actively seeks out and secures federal grants to aid the manageme! nt of wildlife diseases statewide.
Provides unique ex! pertise in the necropsy of various species of wildlife including the determination of infectious agents, diseases or parasites present.
Interacts and collaborates with others technical experts on wildlife disease related matters.
Makes recommendations for the development of wildlife related research and is involved with the write up and publishing of research results.
Provides assistance and technical expertise for the capture, care, and transport of wildlife.
Educates other professionals and the public on wildlife diseases and wildlife capture.
Attends professional meeting to give scientific presentations and serve on various committees.
Conducts performance appraisals.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of Biology, botany, mammalogy, anatomy, physiology, parasitology, pharmacology, histology, pathology, bacteriology, virology, surgery, medicine, statistics, all foreign and domestic animal diseases, nut! rition, epidemiology, immunology, toxicology, laboratory diagnostics
Skills in disease diagnoses; animal handling and sampling; animal capture; animal clinical care; surgery; oral and written communication; necropsies; diagnostic equipment; computers
Ability to evaluate complex data and formulate decisions quickly; handle dangerous animals safely; safely and effectively capture wild animals; communicate complex scientific findings to diverse audiences; publish research results in scientific journals.
PREFERENCES:
No Preference
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education - Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
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Experience - 4-6 year(s) of progressive work experience (typically in Veterinary Medicine)
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Ed. or Exp. Substitution - None
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Certificate - Wyoming Controlled Substance Registration.
Must be able to obtain or ha! ve a Wyoming Board of Veterinary Medicine license; Wyoming Controlled S! ubstance Registration; Federal (USDJ/DEA) Controlled Substance Registration; Federal (USDA/APHIS) accreditation
Must have a valid driver's license.
- Please view the Class Specifications (Class Code FWVT14) and the State required Minimum Qualifications for this vacancy at:
NOTES:
Department housing is available at Thorne/Williams Wildlife Research center in Sybille.
Those individuals that are granted an interview will be need to provide a curriculum vitae and copies of valid licensing, registration and accreditation documents as required under the Preferences section of the job announcement.
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This position starts available on: Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:09:21 GMT