Veterinary Technician

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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