Veterinary Technician

4 days ago


Fort Worth, Texas, United States Fort Worth Zoo Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Veterinary Technician to join our team at the Fort Worth Zoo. As a key member of our animal care team, you will provide clinical support to our veterinarians, ensuring the health and well-being of our animals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist veterinarians during medical procedures, including setup and use of equipment and supplies, patient monitoring, and administration of treatments.
  • Conduct in-house laboratory analysis for hematology, chemistry, serology, cytology, parasitology, bacteriology, and sample handling and processing for reference laboratories.
  • Fill prescriptions, administer treatments, and interface with keepers on administration instructions and compliance.
  • Perform emergency treatment and triage of animals in the absence of the veterinarian, under their remote direction if available.
  • Assist in the daily care of ICU and neonatal patients, following established protocols for patient care, monitoring, record keeping, and sanitation.
  • Follow all safety protocols and comply with regulatory requirements concerning disposal of biological products, inventory of controlled drugs, radiation safety, protection from zoonotic disease, and OSHA.
  • Stay familiar with and respond appropriately to emergency situations, including animal escapes, potent drug exposures, and other critical incidents.
  • Maintain the clinical supply inventory, including stocking and ordering, and proper maintenance of medical equipment, sterile supplies, and surgical instruments.
  • Input laboratory and treatment data into our computerized medical records database.
  • Maintain established log books for in-house record keeping.
Requirements
  • Working knowledge of basic methods and techniques of veterinary clinical procedures.
  • Observational skills for medical procedures and patient monitoring.
  • Basic principles of anatomy, physiology, and behavior of a variety of animal species.
  • Basic principles and procedures of safe animal handling and restraint techniques.
  • Operational characteristics of veterinary equipment and instruments.
  • Ability to provide timely assistance with medical procedures in a variety of situations and conditions.
  • React appropriately and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions and priorities as set by supervisor.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Maintain mental capacity which permits making sound decisions and good judgments, prioritizing work activities, demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Additional Requirements
  • Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain zoo standards of insurability.
  • Proof of negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within the previous six months of hire date.
  • Rabies/titers immunization and TB testing as required.
Education and/or Experience
  • Completion of a zoo technician internship program or.
  • Two years of clinical experience in a private practice or zoological setting and.
  • Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program and ability to obtain (and maintain) licensed veterinary technician status in the state of Texas within 12 months of commencing employment.
Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
  • Must obtain veterinary technician licensure in the state of Texas within 12 months of employment.


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