Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lion Country Safari, Inc.- FL•Loxahatchee Groves, FL

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Lion Country Safari is looking to add a full-time licensed Veterinary Technician to the dynamic hospital team. Located in Loxahatchee, Florida, just west of West Palm Beach, Lion Country Safari is a diverse zoological park, which is home to over 650 animals. The park boasts a 320-acre preserve in which numerous species, including chimpanzees, non-domestic hoofstock, lions, and rhinos roam freely in spacious habitats, which provides ample opportunity for field immobilization. Additionally, a variety of avian species, small ruminants, and reptiles are displayed and provide close-up, interactive experiences for visitors. General Job Description Under Veterinary supervision the Veterinary Technician’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Providing assistance to the veterinarians in all forms of routine health procedures, field immobilizations, administration of medicine and anesthetics, husbandry, surgery, necropsy, etc. Performance of in-house laboratory procedures. Preparation of samples to be sent to other laboratories as needed. Maintenance of accurate records, ordering hospital supplies, and inventory. Caring for and observing animals housed in the Wildlife Hospital as needed, maintaining hospital areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Veterinary Medical Association Accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
One year of zoological/exotic animal experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to work overtime and be available for emergency work.
Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
Willingness to work outdoors in the heat, be able to physically lift heavy objects (up to 70 lbs).
Understands the physical and health related risks inherent to working with wildlife and zoo animals.
Able to work as a positive member of a team as well as individually with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Providing assistance to the veterinarians in all forms of routine health procedures, field immobilizations, administration of medicine and anesthetics, husbandry, surgery, necropsy, etc.
Performance of in-house laboratory procedures.
Preparation of samples to be sent to other laboratories as needed.
Maintenance of accurate records, ordering hospital supplies, and inventory.
Caring for and observing animals housed in the Wildlife Hospital as needed, maintaining hospital areas in a clean and orderly condition.