Veterinarian (2 Years Contract)

. Perform safe and effective physical, chemical and behavioural restraint on patients.

. Diagnose medical conditions using a wide range of diagnostic modalities available, including clinical pathology (haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology, immunology), diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasonography, computed tomography), microbiology, cytology and more.

. Formulate treatment or management plans for individual and herd/flock health.

. Perform basic soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.

. Perform invasive and non-invasive endoscopic procedures.

. Practice evidence-based medicine that is pragmatic for the animals.

. Perform basic laboratory tests.

. Present cases and communicate opinions effectively at various forums.

. Manage operational emergency situations.

. Manage animal emergency and critical care scenarios, including the formulation of practical and effective intensive care for patients.

. Perform gross necropsies, sample collection for histopathology, biobanking and ancillary tests, data analysis and report writing

. Carry out routine histopathology processing and reading.

. Assist with clinical pathology analysis.

. Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment in necropsy facilities

. Prepare and maintain required records with accuracy and professionalism.

. Support the veterinary team in overall laboratory diagnosis of disease and participate in daily case rounds and case discussions

Job Requirements:

. Internationally recognised degree in Veterinary Medicine.

. Singapore Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) licensed veterinarian, or eligible for license application.

. Minimally 5 years in general zoo/wildlife practice.

. Intermediate level of competencies in the management, technical and scientific aspects of zoo animals and wildlife medicine.

. Class 3 driving license.

. Good analytical skills.

. Ability to work in a veterinary team and with non-clinical departments in a zoological institute.

. Open mind to consider and adopt a team-based approach to clinical practice.

. Able to work in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.

. Excellent verbal and written English.

. Ability to work weekends, holidays and after-hours assignments.