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Fossil Rim Wildlife Center - Glen Rose, TX
posted 4 days ago
About the position
FOSSIL RIM WILDLIFE CENTER invites applicants for the position of Veterinary Technician. The purpose of this position is to assist veterinarians and other technicians with the health care of the animal collection, laboratory and clinic use, care, maintenance, cleanliness, preparedness, and other duties as instructed by supervisors. The Essential Responsibilities of the Veterinary Technician in the Animal Health Department will include, but are not necessarily limited to, performing a multitude of laboratory tests and other medical procedures in-house, monitoring animals under anesthesia, and maintaining clinic/veterinary equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform a multitude of laboratory tests and other medical procedures in-house
- Conduct basic blood evaluation for assisting in diagnosis of medical conditions
- Perform serum chemistries on Idexx Catalyst One Analyzer
- Perform blood gases using patient side analyzer
- Evaluate blood and fecal samples for detection of parasite infection
- Monitor animals under anesthesia and set up monitoring equipment
- Provide patient care, including follow-up and administering medications
- Maintain clinic/veterinary equipment, including anesthesia equipment
- Take radiographs and maintain imaging equipment
- Ensure cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the clinic
- Sterilize and pack surgical equipment
- Assist with endoscopy and ensure proper cleaning/sterilization
- Receive and dispense specimens and samples for laboratory testing
- Assist with preparing vaccinations and monthly preventative prescriptions
- Provide timely critical lab results for diagnosis and treatment
- Update ZIMS and spreadsheet recordkeeping for monthly preventative medicine treatments
- Assist with the training of Veterinary Preceptees, Veterinary Technician Interns, and Veterinary Fellow
- Ensure compliance with Employee Handbook, Risk Management Plan, and safety rules
Requirements
- Veterinary Technician Certification from an accredited veterinary technician school
- Associate or B.S degree
- Have or be eligible to obtain a Texas Veterinary Technician License
- At least 2 years of experience, preferably with some wild or exotic animal experience
- Clinical competency in radiology, anesthesiology, hematology, parasitology, and other lab techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule
- Opportunity to work with wildlife
- Participation in fundraising activities and grant writing programs
