Veterinary Technician; Part-Time, Temporary

Veterinary Technician (Part-Time, Temporary) About the Position

Pay rate: To maintain internal equity, we have identified the starting range for this position at the Oakland Zoo as $28.68 - $34.21 per hour. An offer within this range will be determined by the experience and qualifications of a candidate and will be our best and final compensation offer.

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Application Process: Applicants must submit a resume and a copy of their CARVT license as part of their application. Applicants selected for candidacy are required to attend an on-site working interview.

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This is a part‑time temporary position, anticipated to last until September 30, 2026. Extension is possible depending on the needs of the organization*

The part‑time veterinary technician will hold an essential role in the Oakland Zoo Veterinary Hospital – a 17,000 sq ft, state‑of‑the‑art facility set in the beautiful Oakland Hills. The Oakland Zoo is a leader in animal care and welfare with numerous conservation partners with whom the veterinary technician may be actively involved. This person will work collaboratively with our veterinary team - comprising 3 veterinarians, 4 veterinary technicians, and 3 hospital keepers.

Oakland Zoo offers part‑time employees a valuable benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Sick Time, optional 403b Retirement Plan, and a Zoo Membership. They also have access to various perks, discounts, and programs to enhance their overall experience.

• Must be able to work 2-3 days per week and have availability for weekends and holidays.
• Maintain patient medical records and various logs including radiology, contraception, and controlled substance logs in accordance with regulations.
• Conduct laboratory diagnostics including fecal analysis, hematology, serum chemistry analysis, cytology, urinalysis, and water testing; procure, package, and ship laboratory samples.
• Assist veterinarians and full‑time veterinary technicians in providing care, including anesthesia monitoring, venipuncture, surgical assistance, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, medical treatments, laboratory tasks and emergency care.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining medical supply inventory.
• Perform clinical tasks including but not limited to endotracheal intubation; anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery; IV catheter placement; medical calculations; fluid therapy; hand injections; and obtain diagnostic images using a variety of modalities including digital and dental radiographs and computed tomography (CT) scans on a wide variety of zoological and domestic species.
• Perform and assist with chemical and manual restraint of a variety of species including remote delivery systems.
• Assist with training new volunteer technicians, veterinary students, externs, interns, and shadows.
• Clean, organize, and assist with maintaining the veterinary hospital and its equipment.
• Administer, fill, and dispense prescriptions as directed by the veterinarian.
• Assist with euthanasia and necropsy procedures as well as disposal of samples and hazardous waste.
• Create and uphold hospital procedures and policies.
• Participate in conservation efforts that are supported by the Oakland Zoo and provide medical care for animals that are part of these conservation programs which may include off‑site field work.
• Participate in emergency preparedness programs and assist in preparing operating procedures for disaster response.
• Participate in and support Oakland Zoo Marketing Department requests as well as hospital tours for visitors.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Oakland Zoo does not expect every applicant to have every skill and qualification listed here and will consider the combination of formal education, training, and practical experience of each applicant. We are committed to supporting the career development of our employees. A strong candidate who is interested in growing and learning in this role will possess at least 75% of the following qualifications.

If this is you, then we strongly encourage you to apply.

• Degree in Veterinary Technology or equivalent…