Veterinary Technician II

Job Title: Veterinary Technician II

Department
:
Veterinary Services

Reports to:Senior Veterinary Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter along with their resume. A copy of your Veterinary Technician License is preferred and will be required prior to hire.

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Veterinary Technician, the Veterinary Technician II is responsible for carrying out medical duties and animal husbandry duties as assigned by the senior veterinary technician and veterinary staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Actively support and implement area policies, procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care for the collection and the safety of staff and visitors
• Responsible for the daily operations of the zoo veterinary clinic and quarantine areas, including animal cleaning and husbandry duties.
• Provides technical support to the senior veterinary technician, as well as the veterinary staff and all other attending veterinarians and the zoo hospital as needed
• Participates in any zoo staff activities required for animal health maintenance / zoo hospital and quarantine functions
• Knowledge of computer , computerized medical records and data tracking systems
• Ability to work in an orderly fashion
• Ability to function as a certified veterinary technician, hospital keeper, emergency staff when needed
• Must be able to function in team environment, as well as perform tasks with minimal supervision
• Must possess excellent communication and problem solving skills
• Actively participate in workshops, seminars, activities and conferences aimed at improving job knowledge (subject to Zoo Atlanta’s financial situation where relevant)
• Actively foster constructive attitudes and a team orientation among staff
• Maintain the highest level of safety in the work area through implementation of safety protocols and procedures
• Maintain a high-performance level of veterinary technician duties including excellent animal care and attention to details and new veterinary innovations
• Participate in one or more of the following: AZVT, enrichment or training committee, area research projects, education or conservation programs
• Coordinate and supervise activities of interns and volunteers as required
• Other duties as assigned

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist senior veterinary technician and veterinarians in any and all zoo hospital record keeping issues as directed
• Assist in teaching and oversight of veterinary and veterinary technician students
• Assist any designated zoo staff in emergency chemical immobilization procedures
• Take an active role in the training / on the job education of technicians, assistants, interns, volunteers, and other staff members assigned tasks related to animal health care or maintenance of hosp. facilities, including but not limited to, the animal hospital, routines, medications, animal handling, anesthesia, husbandry and emergency preparedness
• Participate in maintenance of all active medical records, including printing and keeping files up to date
• Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection including training, enrichment, research and education
• Understand and support Zoo Atlanta’s Strategic and Master Plans and departmental Collection Plans

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• Degree in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or related field. Sufficient relevant experience will be considered in partial fulfillment of education requirement
• At least two years of veterinary technician experience, preferably with exotics and/or zoo animals
• Certified Veterinary Technician in the state of Georgia
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime when needed
• Must be able to work outside in inclement weather conditions to provide animal health care and veterinary assistance
• Able to perform at a competent level under high stress conditions
• Willingness to work in direct contact with dangerous / contagious animals as well as toxic and hazardous conditions
• Understand zoonotic disease risks and practice safe handling / procedures when working with ZA’s animal collection
• Must receive rabies immunizations…