Veterinary Technician Job Description
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Veterinary Laboratory Technician Full-Time
Duties Under general supervision, the Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing direct assistance to the Zoo Director, Animal Care Supervisor, Veterinarians, Curators, and Keepers in relation to medical care for the Zoos animal collection. This individual will assist in medical, surgical, and necropsy procedures, conduct lab work, order medications and supplies, perform clinical pathology and imaging procedures, monitor patients, and maintain medical records. In addition, they will perform a variety of administrative functions, including producing required reports, attending meetings, filing records, and providing input, generating department standard operating procedures pertaining to hospital maintenance, quarantine, and pre-shipment procedures. Prepare monthly schedule of which animals the Veterinarian will care for on their visits.
This position reports to the Animal Care Supervisor and Zoo Director.
Minimum Training and Experience
• Completion of a two-year approved Veterinary Technology program. • Minimum of 3 years postgraduate clinical experience preferred. • At least 1 year of experience in a zoological collection preferred. • Must have National Certification and be able to obtain registration in the State of Mississippi within 12 months of the start of employment. • Must be current on rabies vaccinations have a current negative TB test. • Must have a valid drivers license. • Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability Requirements
Working knowledge of the occupational hazards involved in the work and the proper safety precautions for the safe performance of the job. Ability to interpret involved laboratory reports from the other labs. Knowledge of medical terminology, veterinary anatomy, and physiology. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Skill in using basic laboratory analysis, including metric system use. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as necessitated by work assignment. Skill in the use and care of laboratory equipment, including x-ray unit, isoflurane, and oxygen machine, centrifuge, microscope, incubator, oxygen unit, autoclave, and balance scales. Sufficient manual dexterity to develop skill in the care and use of tools, equipment, and facilities used in the work.
Prior to Employment
Applicant recommended for employment shall be required to successfully pass a drug test and background check.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Position 1003-4028
Code 0116
Type INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation JACKSON ZOO
Grade 2003
Group PARKS AND RECREATION
Job Class VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Posting Start 01212026
Posting End 12319999
Details
CITY WEBSITEMINIMUM HOURLY RATE 15.94
**Position 10034028 Code 416-2Type INTERNAL & EXTERNALLocation JACKSON ZOOGrade PAY GRADE 21Group PARKS ANDJob Class VETERINARY TECHNICIANPosting Start 01212026Posting End 12319999Details City WebsiteHOURLY RATE RANGE 15.94-19.19