Under the direction of the Veterinarian and Zoo Curator, the Hospital Manager/Veterinary Technician manages the daily operation and maintenance of the Zoo’s hospital and records and is involved in the medical care and management of the health and well-being of our animal collection.
Essential Functions:
- Liaison to Veterinarian and Zoo Curator.
- Manage hospital operations.
- Train, schedule and supervise assigned hospital staff, including CVTs and Animal Health Technicians.
- Monitor and maintain hospital inventory (medications, supplies, etc.) and order as needed.
- Monitor and schedule maintenance and repair for all hospital equipment (x-ray machine and processor, anesthesia machines, oxygen tanks, autoclave, microscope, etc.).
- Schedule all vet exams (annual and diagnostic) and other procedures (immobilizations, surgeries, x-rays, etc.) for all animals in zoo.
- Maintain all animal records, including medical and husbandry records, for current and historical collections.
- Maintain all tissue and serum samples (organize physical samples, log in ZIMS, order supplies as needed).
- Render treatment to sick or injured animals as directed by the Veterinarian and/or Zoo Curator.
- Medicate animals as prescribed.
- May perform preliminary visual or physical examination of animals and report findings to the Veterinarian and/or Zoo Curator.
- Perform diagnostics, including radiographs and routine laboratory tests.
- Have knowledge of animal care and handling, and provide general husbandry and medical care for all hospitalized zoo animals.
- Assist in surgery by participating in sedation/immobilization, surgery site preparation, IV catheter placement, anesthetic monitoring and patient recovery. Duties also include record keeping, sterilizing instruments, securing supplies, and cleaning the operating area.
- Disinfect cages for the control and eradication of infections and communicable diseases.
- Under the direction of the Veterinarian, would be involved in euthanasia and necropsy of terminally sick animals.
- May provide direction to Animal Keeping staff regarding animal medical issues.
- Gather and record information regarding cases to prepare animal patients for examinations and ready drugs and equipment for use.
- Help to organize and maintain the Zoo’s technical library to ensure a complete selection of necessary volumes pertinent to the Zoo’s operation.
- May attend conferences or continuing education courses related to the veterinary care field.
- Have knowledge of zoology, biology, and animal management.
- Is able to recognize and analyze problems with the purpose of solving them in an efficient and effective manner.
Education and Other Requirements:
- B.S. or Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology, or related field, preferred
- Zoo or exotic animal experience preferred
Schedule:
- Full Time, 40 hours per week
- Occasional overtime
- Must work one weekend day and some holidays
Benefits include:
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday)
- Medical, prescription and dental insurance plans
- Pension plan