Required Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and husbandry for all hospitalized and quarantined animals.
- Prepare for medical and surgical procedures, including set-up and break-down of necessary equipment.
- Participate in medical and surgical care for all animals at Franklin Park Zoo, Stone Zoo, Trailside Museum, and within the Conservation Department.
- Perform in-house laboratory procedures, including manual complete blood counts, fecal examinations, urinalyses, cytology, and serum biochemistries.
- Conduct daily data entry, record-keeping, and filing.
- Competently triage and provide emergency care for animals under guidance of veterinary staff.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as required.
Minimum Job Requirements
- Minimum of three years of full-time experience as a clinical veterinary technician.
- A willingness and enthusiasm to learn on the job.
- Certification or eligibility for certification as a veterinary technician in Massachusetts and nationally.
- Willingness to work directly with dangerous animals, contagious diseases, and in hazardous conditions.
- Ability to receive rabies immunizations/titers, along with an understanding of zoonotic disease risks.
- Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime, as well as outside in inclement weather when necessary.
- Must obtain a Class A Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms and a Class III driver’s license, and pass CORI screenings and random drug testing.
- Eagerness to learn new techniques on the job and to work effectively within a diverse team.
- Clear and professional written communication skills are essential.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred qualifications:
- Five or more years of progressive clinical experience, preferrable working with zoological species.
- Knowledge of and experience with laboratory procedures, particularly manual blood counts on avians and reptiles.
- Strong foundation in anesthetic techniques and patient monitoring.
- Familiarity with protocols for preventive health maintenance of captive animal collections.
- Understanding of relevant pharmaceutical agents, their handling, and administration.
- Experience in triage and health assessment of animals, occasionally in the absence of an on-site veterinarian.
- Knowledge of dietary and husbandry requirements, as well as physical restraint techniques for exotic and wild animals.
To apply:
Please submit your cover letter and CV by completing the application online at:
http://www.zoonewengland.org/jobs-volunteering/employment
applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases through December 30th
Zoo New England is an Equal Opportunity Employer by Choice
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