Veterinary Technician 2
Description:
The Level 2 Technician of Veterinary Services works with the zoo’s attending veterinarian and the Veterinary Program and Records Manager to provide general and veterinary animal care to a wide variety of animals including education program animals, sick and convalescing animals, and those in quarantine.
Essential Duties, Skills, and Responsibilities:
For maximum animal welfare and safety of animals, staff and visitors, the Level 2 Veterinary Technician is responsible for the physical, manual and/or chemical restraint of animals for capture, restraint, shipment, transfer, or treatment as required.
- Conducts fecal examinations and follows the veterinarian’s guidelines for routine parasite control.
- Medicating and vaccinating animals as necessary.
- Performs routine diagnostic lab tests, prepares, and ships veterinary samples.
- Proper disposal of outdated drugs, chemicals, medical supplies, and sharps.
- Assists the attending veterinarian as required in surgeries and other animal procedures.
- Completes data entry into ZIMS for each animal and assures the accurate and up to date animal medical reporting and procedures.
- Stays up to date on diet formulation, husbandry techniques and area protocols with the General Curator, Zoo Veterinarian, Veterinary Program and Records Coordinator, and Zoological Managers.
- Monitors preventative and clinical animal medical programs and protocols.
- Provides training to new employees and volunteers in area duties and responsibilities.
- Participate in ongoing education programs as requested.
- Update and assist attending veterinarian on specific animal concerns of health and treatment.
- Assists the veterinarian on routine rounds.
- Ordering, inventory and maintaining medical supplies.
- Represents the zoo to guests, donors, zoo community associates and the public; answer questions, give formal and informal talks and attend functions as requested.
- Adhere to and support all zoo policies and procedures of the zoo.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
EDUCATION AND PRE-REQUISITES:
- A minimum of 2 years’ veterinary technician experience as determined by Utica Zoo is required. Paid experience at an AZA accredited facility is also preferred. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
- Good communication skills, an enthusiasm for interacting with the public and a willingness to give regular talks to guests, special groups, etc.
- Four-year degree in biology, psychology, or related field is preferred; sufficient relevant experience will be considered.
- Veterinary Technician License must be achieved and maintained continuously
Compensation and Benefits:
Job Title: Veterinary Technician Level 2
Department: Animal care
Reports To: Veterinary Programs and Records Manager
Job Status: Full Time / Non Exempt
Payrate: $16.58 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
How to Apply:
Please send resume AND cover letter with salary requirements to: HR@uticazoo.org OR fill out the application below.
Application materials without salary requirements will not be considered
Applications may also be submitted through Indeed.