Veterinarian (focus on marine animals) - AquaRio

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Full Time

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, evaluate and maintain the health and well-being of animals, performing clinical examinations, diagnoses, treatments, therapeutic and surgical procedures when necessary - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Act in an integrated manner with the areas of Management, Laboratory, Aquaculture, Diving, Night and other technical sectors to ensure the quality and coherence of processes - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Prepare and review SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), health protocols, animal welfare plans and technical documentation - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Monitor metrics, generate technical reports, and support the use of data to improve animal health processes - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Investigate and report clinical occurrences, zoonoses and structural problems that impact animal welfare - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Act in compliance with legal, environmental and biosafety requirements, keeping records updated with regulatory bodies and councils - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Collaborate with the quality sector in the planning and control of inputs and budget for the Animal Health and Quality sector - - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Participate in strategic meetings, technical visits, audits, certifications and institutional research and conservation projects - under the guidance of the veterinarian/ART;
  • Represent the company in associations, collaborative networks and technical events when necessary (in the absence of the veterinarian/ART).

Requirements

What You Need to Have (Requirements)
 

  • Degree in Veterinary Medicine with active registration with the CRMV;
  • Proficiency in analysis and technical documentation tools, such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google Forms and clinical record platforms;
  • Proven experience with handling and clinical aquatic animals will be considered a plus;
  • Experience with ZIMS and/or SimplesVet will be considered a plus;
  • Experience with Life Support Systems (LSS) will be considered a plus;
  • Published scientific articles, experience with Clinical Pathology will be considered a plus;
  • Basic Diving Course will be considered a differentiator
  • Good interpersonal communication, synthesis skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team;
  • Organization, attention to detail and proactivity are essential to perform the role.
     

Workplace
 

  • AquaRio - Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Availability to travel is required, especially to Foz do Iguaçu/PR.
     

Working Hours and Shifts
 

  • 5x2 shift, including weekends and holidays depending on the shift or specific demands related to animals
  • 7am to 5pm

Come make a big positive impact with us!

  • Place of work: Rio de Janeiro, RJ
  • Hiring regime type: Permanent – CLT
  • Day: Full Term
  • Hierarchical level: Specialist

Contact Information

Grupo Cataratas





Post Date: 8/1/2025 9:43:30 AM
Closing Date: 8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM