Veterinary Technician Level 2

Job Title: Veterinary Technician Level 2

Department: Animal care

Reports To: Veterinary Programs and Records Manager

Job Status: Full Time / Non Exempt

Position Scope: 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.

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• Proper disposal of outdated drugs, chemicals, medical supplies, and sharps.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.

Qualifications:

• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Utica, NY 13501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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