Licensed Veterinary Technologist

Aza•Brownsville, TX

40d

About The Position

The Gladys Porter Zoo is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technologist to join our Animal Health team. Home to a collection of approximately 1,500 animals, the Zoo's mission centers on the preservation of nature through education, conservation and research. This position offers a prospective candidate the opportunity to provide veterinary care to a diverse range of species as well as native wildlife.

Requirements

Maintain Texas license in good standing
Hold or be able to attain a valid Texas driver's license
Ability to work in both extreme heat and cold
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Ability to work weekends and holidays when required
The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Medical Technology program, holding licensure in veterinary medical technology (LVT, RVT, or CVT) or having the ability to sit for the National and Texas State exam within six months of hire.
Candidates should have a strong work ethic, be a team player, and have demonstrated interest in zoo, wildlife and aquatic animal medicine.
Two to three years of general/companion exotics practice and/or zoological settings is a plus.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in ZIMS Medical Records system, Microsoft Word and Excel are a plus
Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist the veterinary staff in all aspects of zoological medicine and surgery
Accurately monitor animals for situations such as anesthetic procedures, hospitalizations and surgical recoveries
Perform laboratory analyses, including but not limited to: in-house bloodwork, urinalyses, cytology and fecal examinations
Perform pharmacological calculations under the guidance of the veterinarian; fill prescriptions
Report to the veterinarian, hospital manager and senior technician/laboratory supervisor as required
Maintain organized and clean hospital and office areas
Participate in general housekeeping of the clinic on a daily basis
Participate in the husbandry, enrichment and medical care of all hospitalized patients
Conduct animal restraint with proficiency
Communicate, in-person, via phone and/or electronically with hospital team, zoo staff, wildlife officers, veterinary reps, laboratories, school officials and the general public
Assist in the instruction of high school, college and veterinary students
Participate in maintaining hospital inventory and processing invoices
Participate in the receipt, rehabilitation, and release of wildlife species
Participate in after hours on-call emergencies
Maintain daily medical, behavior and welfare records for zoo collection and wildlife species
Participate in necropsy and sample submissions as required
Ability to appropriately log and maintain the use of controlled substances; maintain and track the expirations of all drug inventory
Participate in special projects, approved research or special events for the Zoo
Maintain safe hospital environment; have knowledge of the appropriate disposal of expired drugs and biohazardous waste
Assist in the maintenance of hospital equipment