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Chicago Zoological Society

Location: BrookfieldIL 60513 Document ID: A9364-0681 Posted on: 2015-12-0812/08/2015 Job Type: Regular

Job Schedule:Full-time
2016-01-07
 

Veterinary Fellow, Anesthesia and Analgesia

ZOO ANIMAL ANESTHESIA, ANALGESIA, AND PHARMACOLOGY FELLOWSHIP
One-year fellowship for veterinary anesthesiologists to gain additional expertise with zoo and wildlife species. The fellow will already have completed an anesthesia residency program and would join CZS for 12 months, learning to apply their knowledge of domestic animals to zoo animals and wildlife.

This fellow position will join the Chicago Zoological Society's veterinary department as part of the zoo animal anesthesia, analgesia and pharmacology (AAP) program. The position will be 60% research and 40% clinical training with non-domestic species. Research expectations will include completion of AAP related projects currently underway or designed by CZS staff as well as novel study design. The fellow will be trained in the anesthesia and analgesia of a core set of commonly kept non-domestic avian, reptile, fish, primate, carnivore, and hoofstock species. The position will play a key role within the Society's Center for the Science of Animal Care and Welfare, serving to actively synergize with other research projects underway in other departments.
This is a full-time position with salary and full benefits. A significant research budget for this position has already been secured, but it will be expected that this position also assist with identifying and pursuing outside funding for additional projects whenever possible. The term of the fellowship is one year (July 2016-July 2017). This position is well suited for a board eligible anesthesiologist who is preparing for the ACVAA examination in 2016 or 2017.
The fellow will join the Brookfield Zoo's clinical medicine team, which consists of 4 clinical veterinarians (3 ACZM boarded, 1 also ACVAA boarded) and a clinical zoo medicine resident. Support staff includes 7 certified veterinary technicians and 5 other positions. Since the opening of Brookfield Zoo in 1934, the Society has held an international reputation for cutting-edge animal care and wildlife conservation that continues today. CZS maintains a 20,000 square foot hospital facility outfitted with the latest medical equipment including an in-hospital CT scanner and comprehensive in-house clinical pathology laboratory. The hospital is equipped with anesthesia equipment comparable to most specialty referral hospitals, including large and small animal anesthesia machines and ventilators, basic and advanced anesthetic monitoring devices, and blood gas analyzers. Department operations are well funded and dedicated capital funds provide for annual investment in new medical equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Design, conduct, and analyze data for studies aligned with goals of the Veterinary Services Department's Anesthesia, Analgesia, and Pharmacology research program for zoo and wild animals.
• Clinical duties will include anesthetic management of non-domestic species during set clinical time blocks. This position does not include on-call duties.
• Assist with retrospective studies on peri-anesthetic morbidity.
• Write grants to support individual projects and the on-going research program.
• Participate in the mentorship and conduct teaching rounds related to anesthesia, analgesia and physiology for veterinary residents and students, including didactic teaching and clinical training.
• Participate in anesthesia journal club with University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine anesthesia department faculty and residents.
• Participate in zoo medicine journal club with CZS veterinarians and collaborating institutions in the Illinois Zoo and Aquatic Animal Residency Program.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the Society before other zoos, professional organizations, the media, government agencies, and the public in a well-informed, positive and responsive manner.
• Develop and maintain professional contacts with veterinarians of other zoos, universities, and professional organizations, both nationally and internationally.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for both formal and informal audience.

Position Requirements and Specifications
Requirements:
• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an institution accredited or recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association required.
• Previous completion of a residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia.
• Must hold and maintain a valid Illinois veterinary and controlled substance licenses (if non-Illinois licensed, must obtain Illinois licenses within 6 months of hire) and DEA controlled substance registration certificate.
• Prior experience conducting research. Strong experimental design and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with others in a fast-paced, team-oriented atmosphere and a commitment to excellence working with various levels of staff to guide, nurture, and develop staff.
• Strong organizational skills and eye for detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Teaching experience at the veterinary student and intern/resident level desirable.
• Previous authorship of peer-reviewed scientific publications is preferred.
• Valid driver's license: Illinois residents must possess a valid Illinois license within 90 days of hire. Valid out-of-state license for out-of-state residents.
• Multilingual ability, Spanish fluency a plus.

Additional Information
The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     
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