Zoo Veterinarian
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Plans, directs, and participates in health care program of
veterinary cilnic in zoo: Establishes and conducts effective
quarantine and testing procedures for all incoming animals to
ensure health of collection, prevent spread of disease, and
comply with government regulations. Conducts regularly
scheduled immunization and preventive care programs to maintain
health of animals and guard against comumnicable diseases.
Provides immediate medical attention to diseased or traumatized
animals. Participates with other personnel in planning and
executing nutrition and reporduction programs for animals in
zoo.
Develops special programs to encourage reproduction among
animals designated as endangered species, based on knowledge of
native habiatt and instincts. Participates in employee training
in handling and care of animals.
Conducts postmortem stuides and
analyses.
Cooperates with zoo and aquarium personnel to
exchange information as for care of animals, to arrange
transfer, sale, or trade of animals, and to maintain nationwide
inventory of animals of every species, including notation of
live birhts. Acts as consultant to veterinarians in general
practice seeking advice in treatment of exotic animals.
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Zoo Veterinarian
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