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.