[MARMAM] job announcement

[Frances Gulland]

Please post Thank you Frances Gulland   EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY   Staff Veterinarian APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 11, 2006   The Marine Mammal Center, an equal opportunity, non-profit employer, is seeking candidates for the full-time position of STAFF VETERINARIAN.  This is a supervisory position reporting to the Director of Veterinary Science.  The mission of The Center is to rescue and rehabilitate injured and sick marine mammals; and, once healthy, to release them into the ocean.  The Center also conducts significant research and public education in the protection of marine mammals and their habitats.   The staff veterinarian is responsible for the clinical care of marine mammals in rehabilitation.  The candidate supervises and trains veterinary technicians and visiting students in anesthesia, radiology, sample collection and processing, drug administration, record keeping and animal husbandry.  In addition to clinical care, the staff veterinarian must have the knowledge, interest, and ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, and conservation and education staff.  He/she must be able to communicate effectively before large and small gatherings, and work successfully on multidisciplinary teams to advance the mission of The Center.      Requires supervisory and budget management experience; 5 years experience in clinical marine mammal veterinary medicine; knowledge of current marine mammal health and disease issues demonstrated through a publication and presentation record; a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent and a higher degree (Masters, Doctorate, or Board Certification); and must have a current California State License to practice veterinary medicine.      Salary will be based on education and experience.  To apply: mail resume and salary requirements to: Director of Human Resources, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965, or email [EMAIL PROTECTED].  No faxes or telephone calls please.  Applications must be received by March 11, 2006.

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