Animal Health and Welfare Director

Overview

The Animal Health and Welfare Director is responsible for providing direction of and participation in the comprehensive animal health and welfare program. This includes the zoo’s animal population (mammals, fish, reptiles, birds & invertebrates) as well as providing support for any associated Rescue & Rehabilitation program. This position is integral to the direction of the facility’s high animal welfare standards and to the advancement of the science of animal health. This role is responsible for the management of the animal welfare program and sits within the Strategic Operations Management Office; a Miral Experiences Board.

This position is responsible for all aspects of the animal health and welfare program of the team and associated operations; responsible for developing a high performing and motivated team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance and management of all aspects of collection animal health including diagnosis and treatment of disease, preventative medicine programs, the animal welfare program, and nutrition
• As part of various programs, oversees medical care of rescued animals.
• Responsible for leading of the Animal Health Department annual budget
• Shares responsibility for the management of animal rescue program with the Zoological team
• Consults and educates the Zoological colleagues and leadership team in areas of health, welfare, and husbandry
• Conducts animal health research projects and prepares the results for presentations and peer-reviewed publications
• Provides strategic direction and contribution to the planning, organization, and implementation of the Animal Health and Welfare department’s short- and long-term plans and goals
• Develops and updates colleagues resourcing and plans for the team
• Plans and develops the Animal Health and Welfare department’s annual operating budget in coordination with the Zoological husbandry team
• Develops and maintains safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for colleagues and animals
• Assists in the field for rescues, health assessments and possible research with various species
• Participates in developing long-range goals and objectives, including capital planning
• Ensures any noncompliance and / or safety related incidents are investigated and corrective action taken as needed in conjunction with HSE and / or HR
• Identifies and monitors key results and financial performance for assigned areas
• Participates in formulating and administering department’s policies as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the leadership team

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