Position Purpose: 

The Associate Director of Elephant Health & Wellness will lead and coordinate elephant health services, guide the elephant health care team, and expand program with the development of a health care program for bulls as they age. The Associate Director in collaboration with the Elephant Husbandry team ,oversees initiatives and full life care and wellness for all elephants living at The Elephant Sanctuary. 

This position ensures compliance with regulatory standards, oversees program development, leads and coordinates the veterinary team and partners providing daily health care and wellness support for the elephants. This position plays a prominent role in developing and sustaining collaborative animal health and wellness and scientific partnerships. This position leads scientific inquiry, processes, and plays a key role in developing solutions and best practices that support the elephants on their life-long journey. The position provides support in promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture at The Sanctuary. 

The Associate Director works directly with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer), in consultation from the DVC (Director of Veterinary Care) and in partnership with Senior Managers and department directors/leaders, to achieve the The Sanctuary’s mission and the strategic objectives with relevance to elephant care.