Veterinary Technician

TITLE: Veterinary Technician
DEPARTMENT: Animal Health
REPORTS TO: Clinical Hospital Manager
STATUS: Full-time Non-Exempt
PAY RATE: $28.00 - $31.00/hour
LOCATION: Onsite Chicago

TIME COMMITMENT:
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings weekends and holidays. This position will require a rotating on-call schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Demonstrate commitment to Shedds vision mission and values
• Routinely assist with all aspects of preventative and urgent exams anesthetic monitoring radiology endoscopy surgery and dental work
• Perform a full range of veterinary technician skills including but not limited to phlebotomy injections gavage feeding fluid therapy restraint and other supportive care treatments
• Operate veterinary equipment such as a portable digital radiology system ultrasound computed tomography gas anesthesia equipment ventilators endoscopy tower and thermography
• Maintain medical/surgical packs perform routine equipment maintenance tasks and assist in the upkeep of the hospital
• Perform pharmacy-related skills including medical calculations (i.e. dilutions and dosing) medication dispensing and administration as prescribed by a veterinarian; maintenance of controlled drug logs
• Complete and maintain respirator training to measure and dispense laboratory chemicals
• Maintain medical records in the Tracks database in a correct timely and orderly fashion
• Assist with and perform necropsies which includecollecting and preparing tissues for histopathologic evaluation
• Obtain and process diagnostic samples and be proficient in skills includingbut not limited to: fish skin scrape and gill clip analysis fecal analysis hematology cytology parasitology urinalysis and sample banking/storage
• Coordinate with the rest of the veterinary team in carrying out daily/weekly medical care and assist in triage communication with animal care teams and scheduling as needed.
• Support aquarium educational media and conservation programs as requested
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor in all interactions with volunteers staff collaborators guests visiting the Aquarium and the general public
• Perform duties at all Shedd Aquarium locations including but not limited to downtown Shedd Aquarium and the Center for Animal Care and Sustainability
• Support rescue rehabilitation and field research as requested.
• Help to maintain and improve hospital procedures and policies as requested
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

Education:Associate Degree in Applied Science in Veterinary Technology and graduation from an accredited AVMA Veterinary Technology Program.

Experience:

• 3years of experience working as a certified veterinary technician in zoological zoological companion animal aquatic or wildlife medicine
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of professionalism and a positive attitude as a representative of the Shedd Aquarium
• Strong demonstrated teamwork skills

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified Licensed or Registered Veterinary Technician with licensure in the state of Illinois within the first year of hire.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Sit
• Stand
• Stoop
• Walk

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May be required to work unusual hours or on unscheduled days during emergency-type circumstances.
• Water
• Smoke
• Heat
• Cold
• Air particles
• Falling materials
• Electrical shock
• Hazardous chemicals
• Fire
• Emergency vehicle traffic
• Low noise
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT SHEDD: We offer competitive compensation packages and opportunities for professional growth within our organization.

• Medical Insurance including FSA and HSA plan options
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leaveand Adoption Assistance
• 401(k)
• Discounted Parking and Public Transit Subsidies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness program including Preventive Care Incentive
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Tickets

Reasonable Accommodations:
Shedd Aquarium is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations for any part of the employment process please email us at

We strongly encourage people of color LGBTQ community veterans and active duty military parents individuals with disabilities and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. Shedd Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.