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About the Role

The Keeper/Veterinary Technician 2 works with the zoo’s Attending Veterinarian and the Veterinary Program and Records Manager to provide general and veterinary animal care to a wide variety of collection animals, including sick, convalescing, and quarantined animals. Some keeper duties will be included as needed for scheduling and assisting with animal areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring all animal conditions and treatments and bring concerns to the Zoo Veterinarian, Veterinary Program and Records Manager, and Animal Department Curators.
• Provide supervision to zoo staff outside of the department who may be assisting with ZIMS data entry.
• Assist with the physical, manual, and/or chemical restraint of animals for capture, restraint, shipment, transfer, or treatment.
• Conduct fecal examinations and follow veterinarian's guidelines for routine parasite control.
• Perform routine diagnostic lab tests and prepare and ship veterinary samples.
• Medicate and vaccinate animals as necessary.
• Properly dispose of outdated drugs, chemicals, medical supplies, and sharps.
• Assist the Attending Veterinarian in surgeries and other animal procedures.
• Complete data entry into ZIMS for each animal and maintain up-to-date medical records.
• Stay up-to-date on diet formulation, husbandry techniques, and area protocols.
• Monitor preventative and clinical animal medical programs and protocols.
• Participate in ongoing education programs as requested.
• Update and assist Attending Veterinarian on routine veterinary rounds.
• Order, inventory, and maintain medical supplies.
• Maintain a high-performance level of general keeper duties, including excellent animal care and guest interactions.
• Support and implement area policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care and safety.
• Participate in and support collaborative efforts pertaining to the care of the collection, including training, enrichment, research, and education.
• Represent the zoo to guests, donors, associates, and the public; answer questions, give talks, and attend functions.
• Adhere to and support all zoo policies and procedures, including conservation and research initiatives.
• Work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' veterinary technician experience is required.
• A New York state LVT license must be achieved and maintained continuously.
• Enthusiasm for interacting with the public and a willingness to give regular talks.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate computer proficiency.
• Demonstrate the ability to use light power tools after suitable training.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid New York driver’s license within six months of employment.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must have the physical ability to perform strenuous work.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs. or more.

Skills

• Veterinary care
• Animal restraint
• Diagnostic lab tests
• Medicating and vaccinating animals
• Drug and supply disposal
• Surgical assistance
• ZIMS data entry
• Medical record maintenance
• Diet formulation
• Husbandry techniques
• Preventative medicine
• Clinical medicine
• Education programs
• Veterinary rounds
• Inventory management
• Public interaction
• Operant conditioning
• Enrichment techniques
• Computer proficiency
• Light power tool usage

Location

• Utica

Work Type

• Full Time
• Union

Experience Level

• 2 years

Education Level

• Two-year or Four-year degree in Veterinary Technology, or related field preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $16.91/hr.

About the Company

• The Utica Zoo is committed to conservation and research initiatives.