Veterinarian Technician Assistance

Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Babby Farms is looking for a Veterinary Assistant. This role will require the candidate to work hand-in-hand with our Zookeepers and Animal Care Staff to ensure holistic animal health, wellness, enrichment, and experience with a variety of large Livestock animals and exotic animals. This is an ever-evolving role within a company consistently seeking to enhance animal husbandry practices and customer experiences.

We are seeking an organized and self-motivated individual who can coordinate a multitude of tasks and projects with effective communication skills.

• Complete comprehensive health checks on every animal using standardized criteria and documentation.
• Keep up-to-date animal health records.
• Managing, directing, and communicating with a team.
• Perform basic animal maintenance tasks such as grooming, feeding, training, and first aid.
• Dietary planning, hoof maintenance, etc.
• Perform various manual labor tasks on the farm, including but not limited to feeding animals, cleaning barns and stables, mending fences, filling and cleaning water troughs.
• Effectively answer customer questions related to animals on exhibit.
• Provide regular, varying enrichment activities for resident animals.
• Demonstrate safe handling practices in day-to-day activities.
• Coordinate health-care efforts for animals under veterinary care.
• Research and learn about species under your care.
• Collaborate with co-workers to create implement care plans for all animals.
• Must have good time management.
• Cleaning enclosures.
• Transport animals safely.
• Communicate with the public, coworkers, and management efficiently and effectively.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred but not required).
• Veterinary Tech Certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Diverse animal handling experience.
• Ability to work with a team as well as individually.
• Ability to give and take direction.
• Must communicate effectively with team members.
• Weekend and holiday availability.
• Ability to lift 80 lb feed bags and hay bales.
• Must be able to work with children and people with disabilities.
• Must be able to follow OSHA regulations and safety protocols.

• Animal Handling
• Observation skills
• Understanding of basic animal behaviors
• Effective organization skills
• Basic veterinary skills
• Basic computer skills
• Creative thinking
• Problem-solving
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, have versatility
• General knowledge of animal training
• Customer service
• Self-motivated work ethic
• Basic understanding of animal nutrition

Must Have Reliable Transportation.

Shift: 5 days on 2 days off, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Compensation: $17.50/Hour, 40 hours/week.