Veterinary Technician

Saint Louis Zoo•Saint Louis, MO

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Saint Louis Zoo is seeking a positive and team-oriented Veterinary Technician to join their Animal Health team. This role involves splitting time between the Forest Park campus, the WildCare Park hospital, and the Sear’s Lehmann Jr. Wildlife Reserve. Safety and animal welfare are paramount, requiring the ability to work in various weather and environments. The position focuses on providing clinical support in radiology, anesthesia, and surgery. Advanced skills in anesthetic monitoring, ventilator use, and direct blood pressure monitoring are desirable. Responsibilities include in-house laboratory work such as parasitology, urinalysis, and cytology, along with knowledge of shipping procedures for biological samples. Support for the pathology team may involve assisting with gross necropsy, data entry, tissue packaging, and processing for histopathology. The ideal candidate is dynamic, kind, compassionate, and fosters an atmosphere of inclusion, teamwork, and safety, aligning with the Zoo’s core values.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited veterinary technology program and passage of VTNE
Possession of /or ability to obtain a Missouri veterinary technician license within 6 months of hire
Strong clinical skills, especially experience with anesthesia
A working knowledge of animal diseases and methods of preventing the spread of contagious disease
Ability lift 50 lbs.
Work safely and effectively with dangerous or exotic animals
Work effectively with Zoo employees
Deal courteously and effectively with the public
Must be able to work both independently and with a team
Demonstrates a commitment to the Zoo’s mission statement and its’ core values.
Must strive to decrease our environmental footprint to serve as models to our community to do the same through education and example.
Performs duties in a service-oriented manner.
Recognizes the needs of others and treats others with respect and dignity.
Maintains good work habits and adheres to the employee handbook and all policies and procedures.
Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination and sexual harassment and supports a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
Demonstrates a commitment to workplace safety
Commitment to the Zoo’s Three Keys (Animals Always, People Matter, and Operational Excellence) and Core Values (Community, Creativity, Openness, Integrity, and Life-Work Balance.
COVID vaccinations are required for this position.
All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test.
As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory.
The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skills in anesthetic monitoring, ventilator use and direct blood pressure monitoring are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical duties including anesthesia, radiology and surgical assisting
Operate, maintain and calibrate laboratory and clinical equipment
Perform in-house laboratory testing as well as package samples for testing at outside laboratories
Ability to follow DEA, AZA and USDA regulations
Understand regulations regarding shipping of biological materials
Detailed entry of medical records
Fulfillment and delivery of prescriptions
Restocking, cleaning, packing for procedures
Provide support to our pathology team send out samples, assist with gross necropsy
Work with and assist with training of veterinary students and interns
Work with keepers and animals to positively train for behaviors
Process samples for biomaterials research request