Veterinary Technician

The Veterinary Technician performs a variety of technical animal medical duties in support of veterinary operations and assists Zoo veterinarians in maintaining the health of the animal collection.

Experience Required: Experience equivalent to one year of full-time clinical work with zoo or exotic species, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Minimum Education Requirements: Associate degree in Veterinary Technology.

Certification:

Oklahoma Registered Veterinary Technician license

Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty days of hire and successful completion of a driver history check

Completion of required Learning Management System training within the first six months of employment

Knowledge of:

Veterinary nursing principles and practices

Animal handling and restraint techniques for medical procedures

State and federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines for pharmaceutical recordkeeping

Computer software applications, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs

Oklahoma City Zoo programs, activities, exhibits, and events

Policies and procedures of the Oklahoma City Zoo and assigned department and area

Skills in:

Veterinary technical procedures, including anesthesia, radiology, euthanasia, dentistry, surgical assisting, clinical pathology, and parasitology

Preparing records, reports, and correspondence using appropriate formats and computer software

Triage techniques for veterinary medical emergencies

Interpersonal communication

Organization and time management

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Zoo management, animal management staff, veterinarians, and external professionals

Practice safe work methods, identify workplace hazards, and use appropriate safety equipment

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Work a flexible schedule, including on-call shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations

Report to work or continue working during emergencies or operational disruptions

Drive within Oklahoma throughout the year

Walk, sit, and stand for extended periods

Independently push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with lifting more than 50 pounds

Bend, stoop, kneel, and move intermittently throughout the day

Work around fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts, and vehicles

Work in extreme weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice

Work around potentially dangerous animals and zoonotic diseases

Other: This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing. Because this position works around animals susceptible to specific respiratory diseases, annual tuberculosis testing is required. This position also requires periodic handling of native wildlife; therefore, rabies vaccination and periodic protective titer testing are required.

FIRST CONSIDERATION for this role will be given to applicants received prior to September 25th.