Veterinary Care Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Lincoln Park Zoological Society Full time

Lincoln Park Zoological Society is seeking a skilled Veterinary Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide technical assistance to our veterinary department, ensuring the highest level of care for our animal collection.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist veterinarians in the medical care of the animal collection, including all species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.
  • Administer anesthesia under the direction of a veterinarian, monitor animals under general anesthesia, and assist in surgery.
  • Supervise and perform cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments, equipment, and hospital and operating areas.
  • Operate the diagnostic laboratory, including hematology, biochemistry analysis, cytology, and parasitology.
  • Prepare biological specimens for shipment.
  • Organize and maintain pharmacy, including rotating inventory, removing expired products, and ordering pharmaceuticals and supplies.
  • Operate and maintain radiographic equipment.
  • Dispense and administer medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Assist with post-mortem examinations through necropsies, cleaning, waste removal, or sample handling.
  • Maintain accurate records, including computer entry for Tracks or similar programs.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary technology.
  • Preference will be given to those individuals with at least one year of experience as a veterinary technician, preferably with exotic or zoo animals.
  • Certified as a veterinary technician in the State of Illinois or similarly certified in another state and must obtain Illinois license within thirty (30) days from date of hire.

Working Conditions

  • Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time.
  • Ability to traverse zoo grounds without vehicle.
  • Ability to handle and restrain zoo animals.
  • Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, including climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and crawling.

Salary

$30.16/hr.



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