Veterinary Pathologist, Division of Conservation and Education, Al Ain Wildlife Park
and Resort (AWPR), Abu Dhabi, UAE
The Al Ain Wildlife Park (AWPR) first developed as Al Ain Zoo in 1968 by the late
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan is being redeveloped by the Abu Dhabi government
as an expanded 900 hectare integrated biodiversity institution and resort. The new park
will feature extensive exhibits of arid land biodiversity including five World Desert
Habitats illustrating the animals, plants, landscapes and cultures of specific desert
ecoregions, the Oasis Gardens, five Safaris exhibiting the landscapes and large
mammals of five specific deserts. Phase 1 will open in November 2015 and will include
the opening of the African World Desert based on the Samburu Region of Northern
Kenya. The new Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre is a new world class museum
exhibiting the geology, culture and biodiversity of the United Arab Emirates and is a
tribute to the environmental heritage of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
The project has a strong conservation foundation with ongoing ex situ and in-country
biodiversity projects in Arabia and NE Africa and developing partnerships with zoos,
botanic gardens and cultural institutions. The current zoo site is being redeveloped as a
new Conservation Breeding Centre dedicated to conservation and research. The project
is being developed using the Abu Dhabi government’s sustainability guidelines
(ESTIDAMA) and is committed to inspiring guests and visitors through creating an
extraordinary set of landscape experiences and biodiversity encounters. AWPR is an
integral part of the government of Abu Dhabi’s tourist infrastructure and a key
component in the nation’s strategy of developing knowledge based economy. AWPR is
a member of WAZA and is working towards full compliance with EAZA standards and
policies.
AWPR is seeking a Veterinary Pathologist to manage the laboratory facilities and
provide complete diagnostic laboratory services for AWPR collection as well as to
external clients. The duties will includes interpretation and correlation of test results,
communication of results to the veterinarians, and preparation of final reports. The post
will develop a world class cadre of staff that will deliver the highest standards of animal
care. The successful candidate will work with the Manager, Veterinary Services to
ensure that AWPR grows as an active contributor to national, regional and international
breeding and reintroduction projects and an active participant in EAZA and WAZA
activities. The Veterinary Pathologist reports to the Manager, Veterinary Services and
will be responsible for (1) Manages laboratory facilities to provide excellent diagnostic
laboratory services, (2) Provide routine and/or specific veterinary pathology services for
AWPR/external clients (3) Study pathology material specific to virology, immunology,
and infectious disease studies, (4) Interpret laboratory data to provide diagnostic leads
in managing the health problems, (5) Conducts post-mortem examinations and
collection of appropriate samples for further investigation, (6) Investigates the
significance of laboratory results and correlates the findings of various tests including
those of necropsies and cytology/histopathology, (7) Train and supervise veterinary
technologists in new laboratory procedures and investigative methodologies, (8) Design
and conduct research in the area of zoo and wildlife animal disease and publishes the
data in journals of international repute, (9) Interact with key personnel for continuous
upgrade of laboratory facilities (10) Develop and perform independent and collaborative
research, with publication of the result in peer reviewed journals, presentation of finding
at national and international scientific meeting.
The successful candidate should have an advanced M.Sc in Veterinary Pathology from
an accredited university. The candidate should have at least 8 -10 years of experience
in laboratory diagnostic work as well as teaching and research in the field of Veterinary
Pathology.
More information about this role can be found by contacting:
Mohammed Al Kuwaiti
Manager, Human Resources
E-mail: mohammed.alkuwaiti@awpr.ae or visiting www.awpr.ae
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