OPS Zoological Medicine Weekend Veterinary Technician Assistant
OPS Zoological Medicine Weekend Veterinary Technician Assistant
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$ 15 - 16
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OPS Zoological Medicine Weekend Veterinary Technician Assistant
High school diploma or equivalent
Must have valid drivers license
The Zoological Medicine service is recruiting for a veterinary technician assistant to work on the weekends from 8a6p Saturday and Sunday providing assistance with veterinary care of wildlife and exotic patients. Shifts will be approximately two weekends per month and training will take place during flexible hours MondayFriday prior to full independent work on the weekend. The ideal candidate has experience in exotic/wildlife veterinary medicine excellent communication and organization skills a high drive to learn and an interest in teaching.
This position will be responsible for patient care and handling of exotic and wildlife species including performing nursing care performing nursing care such as feeding treatments bandaging medication administration instructing veterinary students in general nursing skills as well as safety administering anesthesia to a wide variety of species and assisting clinicians in performing exams and procedures on patients among other responsibilities such as cleaning stocking transporting animals to other facilities and handling and maintaining a variety of equipment. This position requires independent precise care of animals under the direction of doctors and nursing staff as well as thorough professional and pleasant communication with a wide range of clients doctors students and coworkers.
$1516/hr plus shift differential on weekends
Exotic/wildlife veterinary experience preferred
One year veterinary experience
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
