Veterinary Technician

Full-time

Description

Summary :

The Veterinary Technician is a full-time position which assists in the administration of the zoos animal health program and wildlife confiscations. The technician works closely with the Veterinarians to provide exemplary health care for animals across diverse taxonomies. This position participates in multiple aspects of veterinary medicine in order to provide uncompromising excellence in animal care well-being and guest engagement.

The Veterinary Care team is expected to support the Zoo in its mission to support desert conservation through preservation education and appreciation. The team will help the Zoo achieve a forward-thinking vision of a modern zoo and inclusive culture.

Job description is a summary of the typical duties of the role not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties.

Mission :

The Veterinary Care team is considered the primary animal health team for The Living Desert animal collection and confiscation animals that we take in.

• The Veterinary Care team endeavors to practice state of the art veterinary medicine and maintain high standards of veterinary professionalism.
• The Veterinary Care team must have great enthusiasm for the profession of zoological medicine.
• The Veterinary Care team must have strong ethic and team-oriented work style.
• The Veterinary Care team performs all job assignments with a positive attitude that will move The Living Desert forward into the future.

Administrative :

Animal Health :

Leadership and Communication :

Safety :

Requirements

Qualifications Certificates Licenses Registrations :

Equipment Used :

PC computer general office equipment radio vehicles medical equipment radiograph machines standard capture equipment small hand-held power tools.

Physical Position Description :

Essential Physical Tasks : Standing walking twisting climbing crawling kneeling reaching motions lifting (up to 50lbs).

Typical Working Conditions : Exposure to extreme heat chemicals and dust / airborne materials. Works with potentially dangerous animals (carnivores venomous animals) and potential for zoonotic disease exposure.

Holiday Work : Holiday evening and weekend work required. Available on an as needed basis for emergencies.

Travel : Occasional off-site travel to release rehabilitated animals. Continuing education conferences and workshops as required to maintain licensing.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.

Salary Description

$25.99

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Veterinary Experience,Animal Care,Communication skills,Veterinary Assistant,Veterinary Technician Experience,Vital Signs Experience,Animal Handling,Animal Restraint,Experience Administering Injections,Catheterization,Medication Administration,Venipuncture Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1