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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team at the Great Plains Zoo. As a key member of our veterinary team, you will provide technical and medical support during veterinary procedures, including surgeries, treatments, and anesthesia. You will also assist with laboratory and necropsy tasks, enter veterinary data, and manage the veterinary records system.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support Veterinarian during medical procedures, including administering medications, performing treatments, and monitoring patient health and recovery.
  • Support anesthesia procedures, including induction, maintenance, and recovery to ensure patient safety.
  • Aid in surgical preparations, assist during surgeries, and manage the sterilization and maintenance of surgical instruments.
  • Provide dental care, including cleaning, polishing, and assisting with dental surgeries.
  • Perform radiology duties, including positioning patients and taking radiographs as needed for diagnostic purposes.
  • Perform collection, processing, preparation for shipment and evaluation of clinical laboratory samples, including blood, fecal, urine and water samples; provide accurate and timely reports for mammal, avian, reptile and fish hematology.
  • Support necropsy procedures and perform general cleaning and restocking of supplies.
  • Set-up and clean-up after animal procedures, both in the hospital and in animal areas, including preparation of necessary pharmaceuticals and equipment.
  • Perform venipuncture, anesthetic induction and monitoring, injections, weighing, placement of intravenous catheters, and fluid therapy.
  • Provide safe and effective animal restraint and handling as needed.
  • Maintain hospital and vehicle readiness, including cleaning, disinfection, restocking of materials, sterilization of instruments, maintaining workspace tidiness, upkeep of procedure kits and emergency boxes.
  • Develop and maintain proficiency on remote delivery (dart) system.
  • Serve on emergency immobilization team and maintain readiness for animal emergencies.
Records Management
  • Maintain required Federal, State, and Local permits for the maintenance and transport of wildlife. File annual reports, and monitor legislation related to wildlife and transport procedures.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of the animal collection, including daily transactions such as shipments, births, and deaths. Manage and organize the Zoo's master animal records and paperwork in accordance with AZA standards, and input data into the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS).
  • Prepare and update daily reports on animal activities including breeding, food and water intake, and behavioral characteristics.
  • Assist in preparing and tracking animal transaction paperwork. Coordinate shipment schedules with other facilities and arrange transportation with professional animal shippers and airlines. Occasionally transport animals to the airport and monitor the status of loan specimens.
  • Maintain files for all documents related to animal transactions, including loan agreements, contracts, and permits.
  • Prepare and provide reports on animal population activity and management to the Registrar/Hospital Manager, Vice President of Animal Care, Animal Care Director/Supervisors, Aquarium and Conservatory Director, and Veterinarian, as needed.
Requirements
  • Completed an accredited veterinary technician program, earning at least an Associate of Applied Science degree, and successfully passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam.
  • Must become eligible for Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) status in South Dakota within one year of employment.
  • Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a small and/or large animal veterinary practice.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Internship experience or supplementary 1-2 years of experience at a zoological institution and/or exotic practice is preferred.
  • Wildlife experience is a bonus.
  • Knowledge of Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) preferred, but not required.
Additional Requirements
  • Maintain a current tetanus immunizations vaccination (5 years) and be willing to be TB tested annually.
  • Must complete the rabies vaccine series within six (6) months of employment.
  • Must be certified or able to become certified in CPR/AED within 1 year of employment.
  • Must be able to work weekends, holidays and evenings as required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a pre-employment background check.