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- Assist veterinarian in all aspects of zoo medical procedures, particularly routine physical examinations, immobilizations, anesthesia, radiology, treatment, dentistry, preventive medicine, and surgery.
- Preparation and cleanup of procedures, immobilizations and the needs of the veterinarians. Perform anesthesia, anesthesia monitoring, and other assigned procedures with limited veterinary supervision. Assist veterinarian with necropsy and pathology procedures; perform some necropsies and diagnostic sampling independently.
- Provide nursing care, administer treatments, therapies, and bandage changes and address other active clinical cases within the collection.
- Perform and interpret advanced pharmacological calculations to ensure proper and accurate drug dosing. Create prescription compliance form and dispense properly labeled medications.
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of radiology equipment, technique, and positioning for a wide variety of species in order to obtain quality diagnostic images, and the ability to troubleshoot problems with equipment. Maintain radiograph back-ups as required by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
- Collect and process lab specimens from a wide variety of zoo animals; run complete highly specialized analysis of samples to include but not limited to; parasite checks, cytology, urinalysis, fungal cultures, manual hematology counts on mammals, avian, reptiles and amphibian patients; distribute samples to proper clinical pathology laboratories following appropriate regulations for shipping biological samples; communicate technically with lab specialists based on veterinarian's needs.
- Perform routine data entry in ZIMS Medical Records System. Fill out AZA Contraception Survey, write protocols, and gather information as requested by veterinarian.
- Work with keepers on training animals to present voluntary behaviors for medical procedures.
- Responsible for the maintenance and care of the hospital and its equipment to include care, repair and cleaning, mopping, laundry, disposal of garbage and bio-hazardous waste. Properly clean, disinfect and prepare items for both steam and ethylene oxide gas sterilization safely and effectively.
- Responsible for ordering and monitoring supplies, drugs and medical equipment. Performs related activities such as tracking drug expirations, logging controlled drugs. Responsible for proper disposal of controlled and non-controlled drugs. Monitor incoming orders with invoices, codes and submits invoices to veterinarian. Makes sure all vendors used are registered with the county, if not, take proper steps to ensure that happens. Communicates with vendors regarding invoices and billing issues.
- Supervise and teach veterinary technician students, veterinary students, interns and volunteers.
- Participate in approved research and support institutional scientific research and conservation.
- Participates in birthing plans and preparation, hand raising of animals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must adhere to departmental standards in regard to HIPAA and other privacy issues.
- During a public health emergency, the employee may be required to perform duties similar to, but not limited, to those in his/her job description.
- Experience with exotics, zoo internship/externship preferred
- Must be licensed as a Veterinary Technician in the State of Michigan or have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of date of hire
- Must have and maintain a valid Michigan Drivers License
- This position works in both an indoor and outdoor environment. While indoors, there is no planned exposure to notable lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions. While outdoors, exposure to lights, noises, odors, temperatures or weather conditions cannot be controlled and may be extreme.
- This position operates a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, tractors, forklifts, cranes, hoists, bucket trucks, etc.
- This position operates non-powered hand tools such as utility knives, hammers, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, chisels, saws, etc.
- This position operates power hand tools such as drills, sanders, grinders, staple guns, chainsaws, air compressors, mowers, etc.
- This position is exposed to variety of hazards such as traffic, moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, slippery surfaces, chemicals, cleaning solutions, oils, hazardous materials, etc.
- This position is exposed to air quality conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.
- This position is exposed to noise levels which require shouting in order to be heard.
- This position is exposed to close quarters which could cause claustrophobia such as crawl spaces, narrow passage ways, shafts, enclosed rooms, manholes, pipelines, etc.
- This position is exposed to communicable diseases, blood, other body fluids, etc.
- This position is required to travel for meetings and appointments. Some appointments may be held at personal residences where levels of cleanliness and safety vary.
- This position works closely with domestic and wild animals with unpredictable temperaments.
- This position is provided, and required to use, Personal Protection Equipment to minimize the risks associated with the working conditions listed above.
- This position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, traverse, climb, balance, twist, bend, stoop/crouch, squat, kneel, crawl, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, handle, pinch, type, endure repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers.
- This position's physical requirements require regular stamina in sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping/crouching, crawling, handling and pinching
- This position's physical requirements require continuous stamina in standing, walking, traversing, twisting, bending, squatting, kneeling, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, grasping, typing and enduring repetitive movements of the wrists, hands or fingers
- This position performs medium work requiring the ability to exert between 20-50 pounds of force in the physical requirements above.
- This position primarily requires medium visual acuity to perform tasks at arm's reach such as operating machinery, operating vehicles or heavy equipment, performing cleaning tasks, etc.
- This position requires the ability to communicate and respond to inquiries both in person and over the phone.
- This position requires the ability to operate a PC/laptop and to enter & retrieve information from a computer.
- This position requires the ability to handle varying and often high levels of stress.
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Temporary Veterinary Technician- Potter Park Zoo - Lansing, United States - Ingham County, MI
Description
Salary: $23.60 HourlyLocation : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number:
Department: Zoo Potter Park
Opening Date: 03/03/2023
Bargaining Unit: UAW ZOO
Description
**Applications are accepted until there are sufficient numbers of qualified applications or qualified candidate has been identified. The position could possibly close at any time.***
Under the direct and indirect supervision of the Veterinarian, the veterinary technician performs a variety of specialized duties involved in the medical management of the animal collection, daily clinical operations and maintenance of the hospital facilities, equipment and records. General functions of the position include: to provide advanced clinical support to the Veterinarian in the delivery of health care to a wide variety of exotic and non-exotic animals; perform clinical laboratory testing, overs proper care, organization to sick or traumatized animals.
Essential Functions
Employment Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Experience: A minimum of Three (3) years veterinary care related experience required with a minimum of one year as a licensed veterinary technician. Zoo experience is preferred
Other Requirements:
Requirements and Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
March 2018
UAW Zoo Level III
UAW Zoo 600 - Prev
This position is benefited and is subject to the UAW - ZOO CBA.
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Do you have at Associate's Degree in Veterinary Technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association Accredited Veterinary Technology Program?
How many years of experience do you have working as a Licensed Veterinary Technician?
How many years of veterinary care related experience do you have?
Briefly describe your veterinary technician experience, if not applicable type N/A.
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Do you have you Veterinary Technician license from the State of Michigan or do you have the ability to obtain your State of MI license within six (6) months of hire?
Please indicate if you have your State of Michigan license or if you have the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
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Did you submit your transcripts?
Did you submit your cover letter and resume?