Registered Veterinary Technician I - San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•San Diego, CA

10d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Veterinary Technician supports San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's mission integrating wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. The Registered Veterinary Technician assists the veterinary staff with clinical and surgical procedures, is responsible for performing diagnostic radiographs, and provides technical support and nursing care for the collection, while advocating for the animals entrusted to our care. This position reports to the Veterinary Services Wildlife Health Manager.

Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a Physical Ability Test, possession of current rabies and measles vaccination, and satisfactory completion of a Tuberculosis (TB) Test.
Prior paid experience working as an RVT in veterinary setting required.
Knowledge of the dangers and be situationally aware when ultra-potent narcotics are in use required.
Ability to plan, organize and implement preventative heath projects as directed for overall health of collection animals required.
Demonstrated ability to work with teams and communicate effectively with others required.
Ability to operate moderately complex computer software programs required.
California licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician within 180 days required.

Nice To Haves

Prior paid experience working as an RVT in a zoological setting preferred.
Associate's Degree or; some college preferred.
Graduate of an AVMA accredited program or VMB approved RVT program within 180 days preferred.
Strong working knowledge of laboratory procedures in the analysis of biological samples preferred.
Human CPR and first aid is desirable.

Responsibilities

Recognize, provide care for, treat, evaluate, medicate and maintain records for the compromised, sick, ill, dying, and/or arresting patients.
Setup for various scheduled and emergency procedures, as well as clean, sterilize and care for all specialized instruments associated with the procedures.
Perform diagnostic radiographs on all animal species in our collection using various radiographic modalities such as mammography, digital radiography (in house and in the field), Computed Tomography (with and without intravenous contrast).
Maintains all anesthetic machines to ensure proper function and monitor animal patients before, during and upon recovery from anesthetic procedures.
Fill or compound prescribed medications including controlled drugs for animal patients as well as maintain appropriate records.
Correctly handle and use pneumatic CO2 darting pistol and rifles as well as other remote injection delivery equipment in a safe and professional manner.
Proficient in operating Class IV Laser, following all safety and training guidelines and protocols.
Follows all CDC quarantine regulations and protocols.