Alexandria, LA30+ days ago
Performs duties associated with the animals' health care; assists the Veterinarian in surgical and dental procedures; dispenses medications as prescribed; runs lab samples to detect parasites or other abnormalities; makes daily rounds and provides nursing care to sick or injured animals; assists with preventative medicine practices, such as vaccines, fecal tests, and flea and pest control; prepares and provides food and enrichment to animals in hospital area. Two (2) years of zoological park or related facility experience, including knowledge of animal taxonomy, scientific nomenclature, and captive animals' nutritional, husbandry, and medical requirements; OR two (2) years of animal records management and/or database management or administration experience, including record keeping software such as ZIMS, Tracks or equivalent for managing zoological records; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.