Temporary Hospital Assistant

Facility

The Bronx Zoo

Closing Date

[jobclosingdate]

Description

Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx Zoo

Job Title: Temporary Hospital Assistant
Location: The Bronx Zoo
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary (6 months)
Department: Zoological Health Program
Directly Supervises: Volunteers

About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS):
WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run programs spanning the entire ocean and more than 3 million biologically critical square miles in nearly 60 countries. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

The Opportunity: To assist in Wildlife Health Center procedures involving hospitalized and quarantined animals.

Principal Responsibilities:
1. Feed and care of hospitalized and quarantined animals in the Wildlife Health Center facilities

2. Assist with restraint (manual and chemical) of animals of all taxa during induction of anesthesia by veterinary staff

3. Preparing regular and prescription diets and formulas as ordered by veterinarians

4. Care for ill animals with zoonotic diseases in isolation facilities

5. Daily maintenance of incubators and other similar environmentally controlled enclosures.

6. Carry out instructions for medical care of animals.

7. Implement and maintain infectious disease control procedures throughout the facility

8. Set up medical equipment and supplies prior to veterinary procedures; clean-up and putting away equipment after use

9. Assist with medical equipment maintenance

10. Oversee the proper handling and disposal of Regulated Medical Waste.

11. Provide logistical support for in-hospital and field procedures.

12. Assist in budgeting for, requisitioning, and keeping records of inventory supplies

13. Assist with necropsies and subsequent clean-up as needed

14. Operate incinerators as needed

15. Set up CDC mandated quarantine areas; perform CDC and USDA mandated quarantine procedures

16. Assist WHC employees with basic needs within their workspaces (moving furniture, maintaining labs etc.)

17. Clean, maintain and refuel the WHC vehicles

18. Perform related tasks and duties as required and/or assigned

19. Contribute to, enlarge and uphold the Society’s policies toward Equal Employment Opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the handicapped and other protected groups.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Arts or Science degree
• One year experience in a veterinary clinic, research, zoo, or laboratory animal facility;
• Basic computer literacy necessary
• Knowledge of medical equipment – function and maintenance desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral English; ability to function effectively in a complex healthcare setting
• Ability to provide short term care to animals of different health status.

WCS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and look for future team members who share that same value. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

How to Apply
If interested, please apply on our website! https://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers

Education and Pre-requisites

Not specified.

Compensation and benefits