Zoo Veterinarians: Governing Care on a Diseased Planet

Zoo Veterinary Practice

An interdisciplinary examination of the evolving role of zoo and aquarium veterinarians in modern animal care and conservation. Drawing on interviews and observations from Europe and North America, the book explores how zoo veterinary practice has expanded from individual animal welfare toward population sustainability, ecological health, and conservation. It also examines veterinary ethics, professional practices, scientific techniques, and the legal and regulatory frameworks governing care for wild animals in zoological institutions.

Key Features

• Examines the modern role of zoo veterinarians
• Explores veterinary care in zoos and aquariums
• Discusses the shift from individual welfare to population health
• Covers wildlife conservation and ecological sustainability
• Examines veterinary ethics and professional standards
• Explores changing approaches to animal care
• Discusses scientific and veterinary techniques
• Examines the regulatory landscape surrounding zoo medicine
• Connects veterinary science with animal studies and social sciences
• Explores relationships between humans and nonhuman animals
• Based on interviews and observations of zoo professionals
• Relevant to zoo veterinarians, animal welfare researchers, and conservation scholars