Pathology Fellow - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Req #1861
Thursday, March 17, 2022
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Pathology Fellow performs a variety of assigned pathology activities, while working toward a graduate degree. The fellowship offers unique opportunities for development of diagnostic skills in anatomic and clinical pathology of nondomestic species. Fellows participate in the necropsy, biopsy, and cytology services under the supervision and instruction of five ACVP-certified pathologists. Case material includes a wide variety of non-domestic birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates derived from the San Diego Zoo, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, and from collaborative field conservation programs. In addition to rotating through diagnostic duty, the fellow will work closely with clinical veterinarians, curators, and animal care staff in addressing population health issues through monthly morbidity and mortality meetings. This is a one-year position renewable for a maximum of two years. This position reports to the Director of Wildlife Diseases.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Conducts and oversees gross necropsy examinations and tissue sample collections
Interprets clinical cytology specimens and laboratory analysis findings
Prepares reports and presents findings to clinical veterinarians
Keeps abreast of research and published literature
Presents documentation in the form of an external presentation or publication
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Disease Investigations group at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has an opening for the Jane and Marshall Steel Fellowship beginning on or around October 1, 2022. The available position is a 1-year, full-time fellowship in zoo and wildlife pathology. Fellows will be a part of a team of veterinary pathologists and researchers with expertise in epidemiology, infectious diseases, toxicology, and molecular biology.
There is an expectation to complete a research project or publication from case material. There are also opportunities for mentorship of pathology residents and veterinary student externs. There are weekly histopathology conferences to assist in preparation for the ACVP board exam, if necessary. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2022. Exact start date is flexible and negotiable. Application Requirements: Cover letter, resume to be uploaded with your application. Files must be submitted in PDF format with your name and position as the filename.
SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
IMPORTANT DETAILS
THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
SAN DIEGO ZOO WILDLIFE ALLIANCE IS AN EEO/AA/DISABILITY/PROTECTED VETERAN EMPLOYER
At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our employees, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.
SDZWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SDZWA will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, marital status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying. Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!
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