Facility
California Science Center Foundation
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
Under the supervision of the Husbandry Manager, the Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing support and coverage to the full-time Veterinary Technician and Veterinarian for a collection of birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, and invertebrates. Works collaboratively with others to support a high quality animal health management program.
Education and Pre-requisites
QUALIFICATIONS
• California RVT license required or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• 1+ year veterinary technician experience under the supervision of a veterinarian required. Experience with exotic animals highly preferred. This would include the ability to properly use common veterinary medical supplies and equipment, administer animal medications, and safely handle/restrain a variety of animals.
• Experience working with USDA, FDA, AZA, and other regulatory standards and policies with regard to veterinary care for captive collections required.
• Ability to perform basic in-house laboratory tests, such as fecal analysis, hematocrit, and cytology.
• Working knowledge of standard husbandry skills for a variety of animals.
• Ability to use computer programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel
• Demonstrated proficiency of safely handling/restraining a variety of animals.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Self-starter with excellent attention to detail and the capacity to use good judgement and use of decision-making authority.
• Good written and oral communication skills required; including the ability to clearly, compassionately, and respectfully engage in discussion and prevent/resolve conflict with a diverse staff in a team setting.
• Ability to remain calm and focused during stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a large team environment. .
• Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, holidays and some evenings.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs medical procedures, including administering/monitoring anesthesia, radiology, blood collection, euthanasia, etc. under the supervision of a veterinarian.
• Assists Veterinarian in performing routine diagnostic tests, including hematology, biochemistry analyses, cytology, and parasitology.
• Maintains hospital inventory, order and cleanliness.
• Monitors the health and welfare of hospitalized and quarantined animals.
• Assists in administering medical treatments within the limitations of the law, including medical calculations such as dilutions & dosages and dispensing & tracking drugs with precision.
• Coordinates and streamlines veterinary rounds and case scheduling for efficient use of veterinary time.
• In conjunction with Husbandry Supervisors, assesses and communicates new animal problems to the Veterinarian, evaluating and triaging new cases as they arise.
• Maintains medical records, tracking treatments performed, medications given, and laboratory reports received.
• Assists with necropsies, including recording observations and findings and collecting/preparing/tracking tissues for evaluation.
• Coordinates, trains, and supervises veterinary volunteers.
• Performs other duties as needed.
Compensation and benefits
$21.00 – $22.00 an hour.
Application instructions
Send Cover Letter, Resume, Salary Target and Job Application to the HR Dept. via fax at 213-744-2673, email to HR@cscmail.org, or mail to the California Science Center Foundation, H. R. Dept, 700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037. Only applications that include a cover letter, resume, salary target and completed job application will be considered. No phone calls please. EOE.