Veterinary Care Specialist

7 days ago

Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States Oglebay Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Veterinary Technician to join our team at Oglebay. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating zoo animal veterinary care with consulting zoo veterinarians and animal management team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Hire, supervise, and provide guidance on the training of pre-veterinary and veterinary medicine interns and externs.
  • Monitor the physical and psychological condition of the animal collection.
  • Manage computerized animal records in Species 360 veterinary modules.
  • Coordinate zoo veterinary care with consulting zoo veterinarian and curator of animals, collaboratively managing animal health, preventative medicine, parasite, and pest control programs within the zoo.
  • Develop and adaptively manage veterinary care program budget.
  • Conduct fecal, water chemistry, and minor blood tests and laboratory procedures.
  • Oversee management of raptor rehabilitation program.
  • Oversee care and management of the zoo animal hospital as well as individuals being cared for in the hospital.
  • Manage zoo preventative medicine and quarantine programs.
  • Care for individuals in quarantine and maintain and ensure compliance with established quarantine procedures.
  • Perform radiographs for diagnostic purposes based upon direction of the zoo veterinarian(s).
  • Assist zoo veterinarian(s) with necropsies and coordinate histopathology examination of tissues.
  • Maintain inventory of all hospital equipment, materials, and medications.
  • Perform or coordinate maintenance of hospital equipment.
  • Label and distribute prescriptions.
  • Participate in the development of institutional collection plan in concert with AZA regional collection plans, SSP, and TAG recommendations.
  • Participate in operant conditioning efforts to facilitate training of zoo animals for participation in veterinary procedures.
  • Participate in educational tours and classes associated with veterinary care and/or the animal hospital.
  • Participate in regional field conservation efforts.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of zoo special events.
Requirements
  • Monitors and reports physical plant concerns and fire/safety hazards to zoo director and zoo maintenance crew leader to determine coordination with WPC maintenance team.
  • Trained in CPR, first aid and crisis response, may discharge pepper spray.
  • Responds to resort resident wildlife concerns to include trapping, relocation or euthanasia of ill or nuisance animals in accordance with state and federal laws and AVMA and AZA guidelines.
  • Solves guest concerns and seeks methods to enhance guest experiences.
  • Maintains harmonious relationship with fellow team members.
  • Mentors animal care team and interns and fosters their development in the zoo profession.
  • Remains on call 24 hours per day.
  • Adheres to the Code of Professional Ethics of the AZA.
Working Conditions

Interacts with the public with a cheerful and positive attitude, solves guest problems and complaints in a proper manner, and maintains harmonious working relationships with fellow employees.

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