Vice President and Director Zoological Health Program

Qualification Requirements

Job Qualifications:

• Hold a terminal degree in veterinary medicine, life sciences, human medicine, or other related field from an accredited university, veterinary degree preferred.
• Have at least 10 years’ experience managing a complex organization in the sciences, veterinary, or human medicine with significant budgets and personnel development.
• Be able to work effectively within, and manage, a complex, multi-veterinarian, multi-technician health care setting.
• Experience in philanthropy and donor relations a plus, both individual and corporate.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and effectively communicating in English.
• Have excellent writing, organizational, interpersonal skills, and be adept at team building.
• Experience communicating and coordinating activities with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and departments.
• Commitment to WCS’s mission and vision.

Additional Qualifications for VPZH if a veterinarian:

• Have or be eligible to obtain, and maintain, a New York State Veterinary License, USDA accreditation, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Controlled Drug License and a valid Driver’s License.
• Understand and comply with all federal and New York State DEA regulations.
• Board certification or eligibility in relevant Veterinary College (ACZM, ECZM, ABVP, or equivalent) desirable.
• Willingness to maintain an appropriate case load to maintain competency while fulfilling other position responsibilities.

Physical Demands
The physical demands include but are not limited to the use of a Keyboard, 10-key, Mouse, and Telephone Use, Handwriting, Sitting, Standing, Crouching, Kneeling, Bending, Walking, Stair Climbing, minimal Driving, and Lifting up to 50lbs.

Workplace Conditions and Environment

• The workplace conditions and environment of the role include working indoors, closely with others, and/or alone, exposure to excess noise, working with wild animals, occasionally work weekends, holidays, non-traditional hours.  Travel is also occational. 

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer

WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies.

Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

 

Opportunity Type

Full-Time

Salary Range

$195,000.00 To $220,000.00