Thousands of animals languish in roadside zoos,  circuses, and other captive-animal exhibits all over the United States. We know that animals aren't actors, spectacles to imprison and gawk at, or circus clowns—yet they are still forced to perform silly, confusing tricks under the threat of physical punishment. PETA is looking to hire a veterinarian with wildlife and exotic-animal experience to join our team and help put an end to these cases of animal abuse. As a PETA veterinarian, you will assess the health of animals in captivity, prepare suggestions for improvements, and assist with relocation missions for the animals when possible. Use your veterinary knowledge of elephants, tigers, lions, and more to assistant those held in captivity across the nation and beyond. 

Position Objective: 
To use professional expertise and experience, particularly with exotic-animal and wildlife species, to assist with  PETA's cruelty and neglect cases

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
• Review and advise on specific cases of abuse of animals in roadside zoos, circuses, and similar captive-animal exhibits and collections 
• Travel as needed to assess potential cruelty cases and conditions of at-risk animals in captive situations 
• Assist in determining best courses of action in accordance with veterinary standards
• Identify and recommend improvements regarding problems with captive wildlife and the exhibition of exotic animals
• Develop and execute strategic plans for securing improvements in care
• Conduct research in order to develop or review literature to advance captive-animal protection 
• When possible, assist with relocation missions, such as the transport of bears and elephants to sanctuaries
• Develop and maintain relationships with other exotic-animal experts, exotic-animal keepers, whistleblowers, sanctuaries, and government agencies 
• Present PETA's positions to the media 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
