General Application - Animal Health
Company: Dallas Zoo Management
Location: Dallas
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary Are you passionate about advancing animal
health, nutrition, and welfare? Submit your application here to be
considered for future opportunities within the Animal Health team
at the Dallas Zoo! Even if your experience does not follow a
traditional path or meet every listed qualification, we value
diverse perspectives and backgrounds, including experience gained
through veterinary practice, animal care, nutrition, horticulture,
food science, research, or conservation work. The Dallas Zoo’s
Animal Health teams work together to ensure the welfare of nearly
2,000 animals representing around 400 diverse species. Our
professionals combine veterinary expertise, precise dietary
management, and field-based conservation initiatives to deliver
exceptional care and uphold the Zoo’s mission of Engaging People &
Saving Wildlife. The Dallas Zoo has a well-equipped hospital that
has an in-house clinical pathology and a dedicated Elephant
Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus (EEHV) PCR lab, portable digital
radiography, ultrasound, rigid and flexible endoscopy, therapeutic
laser and more. The Dallas Zoo’s Animal Nutrition and Browse
Programs operate under the guidance of an experienced Zoo
Nutritionist, ensuring balanced, science-based diets and fresh,
safe plant material for a diverse animal collection. The Nutrition
team prepares and delivers daily diets with precision and care,
while the Browse team harvests and cultivates browse on-grounds and
through community partnerships to support animal health, welfare,
and enrichment. Whether you are an early-career veterinarian, a
veterinary technician, or if you have an interest in animal
nutrition or our browse program, you’ll find opportunities for
collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth in a fast-paced,
multidisciplinary environment. By applying through this posting,
you’ll be added to our talent community for upcoming roles and may
be contacted when positions become available that align with your
background and interests. We encourage you to check back regularly
and apply directly to specific roles that match your interests,
background, and skills. Located just three miles south of downtown
Dallas, the 106-acre Dallas Zoo is the oldest and largest in Texas.
Founded with just two deer and two mountain lions in 1888 as the
first Zoo in the Southwest. This city-owned and privately managed
zoo is a thriving example of a successful public-private
partnership. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos &
Aquariums (AZA) for 35 years, the Zoo provides a home for more than
2,000 animals representing over 400 species. For full-time staff,
the Dallas Zoo offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k)
retirement plan, PTO, and sick time. Compensation is commensurate
with experience and education. The Dallas Zoo participates in
in-situ and ex-situ conservation programs and encourages and
supports staff to participate. Summaries of the work of our Animal
Health Teams are below. Animal Nutrition/Browse Program The Animal
Nutrition Center (ANC) ensures the highest standards of dietary
care for the Zoo’s diverse animal collection. Under the guidance of
an experienced management team, the team prepares and delivers
balanced diets, maintains strict food safety protocols, and
collaborates with veterinarians and animal care staff to support
optimal health and welfare. The Browse Program provides fresh, safe
plant material to support animal diets, health, and enrichment.
Guided by the Zoo Nutritionist, the team harvests, identifies,
distributes, and cultivates browse from sources both on-grounds and
from community partners, ensuring a sustainable and high-quality
supply. Browse Specialists work closely with Animal Care and
Horticulture teams to meet species-specific needs. Clinical Support
Veterinary Technicians at the Dallas Zoo play a critical role in
supporting the medical care and welfare of the Zoo’s diverse animal
collection. Working alongside veterinarians and hospital staff,
they assist with exams, surgical procedures, diagnostics, and
treatments while ensuring the highest standards of safety and
animal welfare. Technicians rotate through clinical, laboratory,
and pharmacy duties and play a key role in emergency response,
anesthesia monitoring, and medical behavior training. Veterinarians
Veterinarians at Dallas Zoo provide exceptional medical and
surgical care for a diverse animal collection. Working alongside a
skilled team of fellow veterinarians, licensed veterinary
technicians, and hospital zoologists, they engage in a
comprehensive preventive medicine program, perform diagnostics and
procedures across taxa, and contribute to research, clinical
teaching, and conservation initiatives that advance the field of
zoological medicine. The department supports a benefited full-time,
year-long Veterinary Internship program, offering early-career
veterinarians immersive, hands-on experience in all aspects of
zoological medicine under the mentorship of our veterinary team.
Whether serving as a staff veterinarian or as a mentor to interns
and veterinary students, these professionals play a vital role in
upholding the Zoo’s commitment to excellence in animal health,
professional development, and collaborative care. Join us in
Engaging People & Saving Wildlife every day!
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