Veterinary Technician Preceptorship
1 month ago
Location : Oregon Zoo, OR
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 2022-0000-Zoo-Tech
Department: Oregon Zoo - OZ
Opening Date: 11/23/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Summary
This is an unpaid Opportunity
Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today and tomorrow. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits program. Learn more about the benefits Metro offers.
The Oregon Zoo inspires visitors to learn about protecting endangered species and restoring native habitats and is the state's most popular paid attraction. The zoo's roughly 320 employees welcome more than 1.5 million visitors each year.
The purpose of the veterinary technician student program is to provide recent graduates or current students of an AVMA accredited program with hands-on training as a veterinary technician in the field of zoological medicine. This is a full time Monday - Friday, 40 hour, 12-week commitment which will help to ensure that successful applicants can get the most benefit from this opportunity.
Our zoo is home to more than 200 different animal species. Our mission is to create a better future for wildlife, with a focus on fighting extinction locally in the Pacific Northwest. The zoo is widely recognized for its commitment to animal welfare, conservation and research. To learn more about the Oregon Zoo, please visit our website.
Oregon Zoo's state-of-the-art Veterinary Medical Center opened in 2012. This 15,000-square-footbuilding is LEED Gold Certified and includes exam room, surgical suite, radiology room and in-house laboratory and necropsy room. It has all necessary equipment for basic and advanced anesthetic monitoring and diagnostic techniques, including rigid and flexible endoscopy, digital radiography and ultrasound. In addition, the Oregon Zoo Hospital is one of the few in the country that has an on-site CT scan. The zoo's endocrinology lab also offers on-site experience with animal welfare research and welfare-based care.
As the Veterinary Technician student you will:
• Assist veterinary staff in all aspects of technical duties including, but not limited to: laboratory specimen testing and handling, general hospital upkeep, surgical preparation, nursing care, anesthesia and monitoring, health records maintenance, observation and medical treatment of animals, and daily care of hospitalized and quarantined animals. Students will be under continuous supervision by the staff veterinarians and technicians while completing these duties. There will also be opportunities for the student to observe husbandry from veterinary staff and seasoned professional zoo keepers.
• Complete a research project and present findings to interested zoo staff. The subject and presentation is dependent on the student's interest and may pertain to current cases, larger medical management subjects, or other relevant topics
Attributes for success:
• Work in a safe manner and follow Metro safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively and maintain effective working relations with colleagues and supervisors.
• Understand, issue or follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Work independently and function as a team member.
• Operate a personal computer and associated software, radios and cell phones.
• Work with and be comfortable around exotic, and sometimes dangerous, animals.
Diversity and inclusion: At Metro, we're committed to hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, recognizing that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We invest in employees by supporting equitable and inclusive hiring practices, employee policies and training programs.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant.
Minimum qualifications:
• Must be a recent graduate (
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