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Veterinary Technician

Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society

Posted on: 25 Mar 2024

Job Location: West Palm Beach, US

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Position Summary

This full-time position with a generous benefit package is for a seasoned licensed Veterinary Technician with zoological or exotic animal expertise to join the Veterinary Team at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society. Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society is committed to saving wildlife in wild places. Determined to inspire people to act on behalf of wildlife, we've eliminated single-use plastic water bottles, straws, and bags from our retail areas. We work with local conservation partners to participate in local fieldwork in Florida and assist with international conservation programs in Africa and Central America. At Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, we embed diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality in everything we do.

The Veterinary Technician focuses on initiation of and participation in projects contributing to zoological medicine scientific knowledge, conservation, animal welfare, enhancement of visitor experiences, and training animals for voluntary participation in their own healthcare. Primary emphasis is on daily care, wellbeing, and health maintenance of the Palm Beach Zoo's animals. The Veterinary Team consists of two full-time veterinarians, two full-time veterinary technicians, and one Nutrition and Hospital Operations Manager.

Requirements

Veterinary technician license required.
Veterinary technician license in the state of Florida preferred. (or agreement to acquire or transfer licensure to the state of Florida within 1 year of employment).
Zoo experience required.
One year experience working with non-domestics preferred
Must speak and read English proficiently.
Must hold a valid driver's license for at least three years with a good driving record.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and availability during special events and emergency situations is required.

Human Health/Medical: Because of potential contact with non-human primates, annual tuberculosis testing is required. Immunization against rabies is required with maintenance of adequate post immunization titers. Other immunizations may include but are not limited to: annual flu shots, COVID vaccination (when available), Hepatitis and Measles (booster) vaccines

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outside year-round in extreme heat and other weather conditions typical to South Florida.
Must have good mobility and ability to walk at a brisk pace for short time periods and short-to-medium distances (on and throughout zoo property).
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs. from the floor or table, and to perform repetitive tasks.

Skills and Competencies

Teamwork - Supporting, facilitating, and participating in activities that promote team effectiveness; demonstrating sensitivity for the feelings and needs of team members and supporting team goals. Excellent team work and interpersonal skills are extremely important. Must work well with others during stressful situations, and communicate effectively with zoo staff, supervisors, and veterinarians. Team members must be self-motivated, and be able to work well independently on assigned work as well as thrive during group tasks.
Diversity and Inclusion - Demonstrates behaviors that includes fairness, respect, inclusiveness, empathy, integrity, and ethical conduct. Fosters a climate and culture in which each person is accepted and has the opportunity to grow and develop. Practices behaviors that promote diversity and inclusion in dealings with and on behalf of the Zoo, consistent with laws, regulations and Zoo policies.
Professional/Technical Knowledge and Competency - Remains current on developments in the field within and outside the organization; maintains proficiencies. Can perform multiple types of fecal analyses, CBC and chemistry tests, urinalysis, and cytology on multiple taxa. Correctly calculates medication doses from dosage directions, and dispenses practical forms of prescribed medications to collection animals following legal requirements. Works safely around potent narcotics and has experience with anesthesia monitoring of animals across taxa. Demonstrates safe work practices in all situations.
Communication (oral and written) - Effectively expressing ideas verbally and non-verbally and actively listening to individuals and groups; preparing and focusing presentations to the characteristics and needs of the audience; expressing ideas clearly and concisely in written form, through memoranda, letters, reports, and other documents. Computer proficiency required. Involvement in daily written and computerized animal record keeping, as it relates to veterinary operations and AZA reporting. Familiarity with "ZIMS", Excel, Office Calendars, and TEAMS is desirable. Ability to learn the "ZIMS" program is required.
Integrity/Trust - Maintaining social, ethical, and organizational values and norms; building trust and confidence with the staff and with internal and external customers; respecting the confidentiality of personal and proprietary information. Must not have a criminal record or have received any citations or remediation for issues concerning controlled substances.
Concern for Detail - Pays attention to every portion of any task, down to the smallest item. Must follow established protocols for the routine maintenance and care of advanced diagnostics equipment such as digital radiograph, ultrasound, endoscopy, and biochemistry analyzers. Must comply with the uniform policy and all other zoo policies.

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