Avian/Wildlife Veterinarian — Part-Time, On-Call

Avian/Wildlife Veterinarian - Part-Time, On-Call

Company: GD Resources LLC



Locations: Newark and Moffett Field, California - onsite



Schedule: Intermittent assignments; up to 20 workdays per year expected



Compensation: Negotiable based on experience; please provide your desired hourly or daily rate



Anticipated period: October 26, 2026 October 25, 2027, with potential extension through October 25, 2028



Position contingent upon contract award

About the Position

GD Resources LLC seeks a qualified veterinarian to support a USGS diving-duck research project in the San Francisco Bay area. The veterinarian will perform specialized surgical implantation of GPS tracking transmitters, collect blood samples, and provide postoperative care.

This position requires availability on agreed bird-capture dates. Exact workdays and hours will be coordinated after award. Specialized procedure training, transmitters, surgical equipment, and support personnel will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete specialized training and independently perform transmitter implantation surgeries on diving ducks.

• Perform implantation within 10 hours of bird capture.

• Provide postoperative monitoring and care, including medications as needed, during recovery periods of approximately 2 8 hours.

• Collect blood samples following project procedures.

• Guide support personnel assisting with surgeries.

• Maintain appropriate surgical, animal-welfare, and biosecurity practices.

• Remain available on designated capture dates and coordinate with the research team.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent.

• Current veterinary license appropriate for work in California.

• Demonstrated avian or wildlife clinical and surgical experience.

• Ability to learn and independently perform the specialized implantation procedure.

• Experience with avian anesthesia, blood collection, and postoperative care.

• Ability to work onsite at both project locations and accommodate variable capture schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in avian practice or relevant zoological medicine specialty.

• Experience treating waterfowl or other wild birds.

• Experience supporting wildlife research, field surgery, or transmitter implantation.

Work Locations

• Don Edwards National Wildlife Refuge: 1 Marshlands Road, Newark, CA 94560.

• USGS San Francisco Bay Estuary Field Station: 350 N. Akron Road, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0158.

How to Apply

Submit your CV , veterinary license information, relevant avian/wildlife surgical experience, two professional references, availability, and desired hourly or daily rate through email to View email address on us.fitly.work . Please identify any travel requirements and scheduling limitations.

GD Resources LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected characteristic.