Harter Hospital Veterinary Tech Assistant - Part Time - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance•Escondido, CA

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION The Veterinary Tech Assistant provides assistance to the Registered Veterinary Technician Team in all areas of the hospital. This position reports to the Veterinary Services Pharmacy Supervisor.

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.
Some experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred and/or relevant coursework is preferred.
Working knowledge of laboratory procedures in the analysis of biological samples.
Human CPR and first aid is desirable.
Able to operate moderately complex computer software programs.
Demonstrated ability to work with teams and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the Registered Vet Tech Team including but not limited to, surgical pack preparation, doing surgical laundry, changing out oxygen tanks, instrument cleaning and sterilization, stocking and cleaning treatment rooms and pharmacy and surgical suite as well as the veterinary truck fleet, maintaining medical supply storage room, maintaining medical grips and carts and setting up and cleaning up after medical procedures.
Assist during medical procedures, including monitoring baralyme use on hospital anesthesia units.
Maintain quality control list and calibrate hospital equipment.
Assist with paperwork for next day medical procedures.
Conduct inventory for pharmacy on a weekly basis.
Transport biological samples to the Clinical Laboratory.