Coordinator of Veterinary Sciences- MNS65015790

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Museum of Natural Sciences Job Classification Title Museum Curator II (NS) Position Number 65015790 Grade NC07 About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people's lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Description of Work The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Coordinator of Veterinary Sciences. The Coordinator of Veterinary Sciences (VetS) reports directly to the Director of Veterinary Sciences/Head Veterinarian. This position assists the Head Veterinarian with medical and surgical procedures, animal handling, animal husbandry, veterinary research projects, and conservation action projects such as sea turtle rehabilitation, veterinary education, and outreach. Key Responsibilities Coordinate the medical procedures and medical management of hundreds of species of live animals in the Museum's collection, including managing the clinical operations, assisting with medical exams and surgical procedures, distributing treatment plans and prescribed medications, and maintaining veterinary equipment including an x-ray machine and ultrasound. Coordinate the husbandry, housing, welfare, and transport of animals under the medical management of Veterinary Sciences. Implement and accurately maintain all patient historic and current record keeping systems critical to maintaining the Museum's live animal collections. Manage the VetS state operating budget, receipt funded budget, and any additional special budgets as needed. Supervise temporary employees, contract veterinarians, shared permanent administrative staff, interns, students, and volunteers - including onboarding and offboarding processes, time administration, scheduling, and evaluation. Participate in the Museum's educational programming associated with Veterinary Sciences or medicine, including the Window on Animal Health Live and other programs such as hands-on laboratory-based programs, outreach, public lectures, and workshops. Oversee Veterinary Sciences research and conservation projects including grant writing and publication of manuscripts and reports. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $72,314 To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment, will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Knowledge of and experience with medical treatment, husbandry, nutrition, welfare, and research practices in a veterinary setting for a diverse group of animal species that includes reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Demonstrated ability to handle, restrain, and assist with (and train others) to perform veterinary procedures in a clinical, fieldwork, zoo, or research setting while maintaining detailed accurate medical, husbandry, and research records. Knowledge of and experience operating and maintaining equipment and supplies typically used for veterinary medical procedures (including surgery, diagnostics, imaging, and necropsy), animal care, and research. Skill collecting, processing, and evaluating diagnostic veterinary samples and conducting post-mortem evaluations with consideration to infectious diseases as they apply to animal interactions and potential human health risks. Experience recognizing common clinical signs and symptoms of disease (including zoonotic) in a variety of live & deceased animal species Position/Physical Requirements Sunday-Thursday, 8am-5pm - Some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to respond to animal/environmental emergencie #J-18808-Ljbffr Adult Correction