Husbandry Veterinary Biologist

Career Opportunities with Museum of Science Inc

Reports to
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Veterinarian/Curator of Animal Husbandry

Work Location: This role is primarily based at Frost Science but requires scheduled rotations at BEC holding facility.

SUMMARY: The Veterinary Biologist is integral to the daily function and operation of the Museum’s program of veterinary and husbandry care. This position works closely with the Veterinarian and Husbandry team members to facilitate operations related to the husbandry and health of the Museum’s living collection at Frost Science and the off‑site holding at the Batchelor Environmental Center. Provides excellent day‑to‑day care through approved husbandry practices;

keeps exhibits, reserve tanks, support equipment, and work spaces well maintained to Museum standards; is responsible for monitoring animal health, water quality, and accurate record‑keeping; coordinates animal health issues with supervisors and veterinarian; administers treatments and quarantine procedures; participates in the acquisition/disposition, transport, and acclimation of specimens. Fully accountable for animals and systems under care in assigned areas. Will be responsible for providing coverage for other areas as assigned.

The Veterinary Biologist works collaboratively across the Museum in a creative environment and contributes to the department's efficient operation. This position works a schedule set by the supervisor and may encompass non‑traditional days and hours and may be asked to report to work for animal care emergencies.

This position is assigned to both BEC holding facility and Frost Science facility.

• Assists the veterinarian with medical cases, including animal examinations, restraint, anesthesia, diagnostic sampling and imaging, medical treatments, and necropsies
• Perform laboratory diagnostic evaluation, including hematology, cytology, and fecal examinations, as well as preparing samples for submission to outside laboratories
• Maintains and operates medical diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, and also maintains and catalogs documentation of the proper use and maintenance of this equipment
• Maintains accurate and complete medical and behavioral records of patients utilizing Tracks software, including images
• Monitors quarantine compliance through medical records and by assisting with scheduling/performing exams for animals entering and exiting quarantine
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the health and well‑being of all animals within the Museum's collection.
• Complete inspection rounds of specimens and reserve tanks to check the status and identify and report potential problems. Resolves problems independently where possible.
• Prepares food and feeds birds and reptiles, as well as cross‑covers fish in accordance with dietary needs. Cleans and provides daily maintenance to food preparation areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Prepares diets and diet supplements according to established protocols to maintain nutrition and vitamin content to keep specimens at peak health.
• Follows established feeding schedules and feeds appropriate amounts to maintain specimens at a healthy weight. Develop strategies to get in appetent specimens to feed. Monitors weights of specimens.
• Utilizes various feeding techniques and develops new strategies to overcome the challenges of getting the correct diet to all specimens in exhibits and reserve tanks housing multiple specimens and species.
• Observes and recognizes medical conditions that may require attention and reports observations. Discusses the best course of therapy with veterinary and Curatorial staff.
• Administers medications and implements routine quarantine procedures as needed.
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