Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park
At Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park, we’re proud to welcome more than half a million people through our gates each year, and we’re not slowing down. With the rollout of our 20-Year Master Plan and a number of exciting projects on the horizon, we’re thrilled to be expanding and evolving our workforce to position us for continued growth into the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE...
Zoos SA is looking for experienced, motivated and enthusiastic veterinarians to apply for casual Veterinary positions at Adelaide and Monarto Safari Park, working across a 7-day roster.
The successful applicant will deliver clinical veterinary support to the Zoos SA animal collections, their clients and urban wildlife.
You will be motivated and organised, have great time management skills, and contribute meaningfully to our shared goals.
As part of our Life Sciences team, your range of daily duties will include:
- To ensure best practice in caring for animals living in Zoos SA.
- Seek and undertake case reviews in chronic, high profile or difficult cases
- Integrate veterinary care and animal management for the best health outcomes.
- Provide advice on capture, restraint and transport practices.
- Develop case-based isolation and quarantine protocols with the vet team.
- Undertake approved investigations and research, including funding, written method, ethics, permits and reporting/publication.
- Provide veterinary skills to field projects
ABOUT YOU...
To be considered for these positions, you will need to meet the following selection criteria:
- A veterinary degree able to be registered in South Australia
- Certificate III in Captive Animal Management is desirable and will be regarded favourably.
- Ability to work under pressure with demanding priorities.
- You must be willing to undertake vaccinations, including rabies, tetanus, hep c and q fever.
- Experience working with exotic/native animals is highly desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of Workplace Health & Safety principles and processes.
- The ability to work over a 7-day roster, including public holidays.
- Some after-hours work may be required so flexibility is essential.
- High level of communication and interpersonal skills with peers, volunteers and visitors with an emphasis on listening ability, objective self-reflection, proactive response and team spirit.
HOW TO APPLY...
Please complete the requested work history & education information on the application page and attach your resume and a cover letter indicating why a role as a veterinarian at Zoos SA would be a great next step in your employment journey. This will assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.
If you have a strong passion for animal welfare and species conservation and an eagerness to support the operation of a major zoos veterinary team, we would love to hear from you!
APPLY NOW!!