Help Wanted: City of New Bedford hiring for a Veterinary Technician at Buttonwood Park Zoo

Bear getting a root canal at the New Bedford Buttonwood Park Zoo.

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
VETERINARIAN TECHNICIAN $13.23hr – $18.88hr
BUTTONWOOD PARK ZOO

Assists with all tasks related to veterinary care. Basic daily care (feeding, watering, cleaning, housing) of animals (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates) housed in the animal care complex. Stocks and maintains a pharmacy as directed by the Zoo Veterinarian. Administers medication to animals in the animal care complex and dispenses medications to keepers to administer. May assist Zoo Caretakers in the administration of medication to animals. May be required to reconstitute and calculate dosages for medications. Maintains animal health records and implements a program of animal health maintenance including, but not limited to, the scheduling of annual physicals and annual vaccinations. Maintains a program of parasite control for the Zoo’s animal collection that includes routine fecal collection, examination and the appropriate dispensing of de-wormer medicines.

Collects or requests Zoo Caretakers to collect appropriate biological specimens and analyzes specimens. Assists in veterinary procedures (including chemical or physical restraint of animals). Monitors physiological signs of animals during chemical immobilization. Monitors patient vital parameters during anesthetic procedures. Provides assistance during surgical procedures. Maintains surgical instrumentation and equipment. Will be a member of the Dangerous Animal Response Team, which will include preparation of and use of firearms and darting equipment. Radiographs animals and develops radiographs for viewing. Must be familiar with radiograph equipment and animal anatomy. Assists in post-mortem necropsy examinations. Performs daily housekeeping and maintenance for the animal hospital complex (offices, animal and examination areas).

Graduation from a regionally accredited program in veterinary technology or four years’ experience as a veterinary technician in a veterinary hospital, zoo or similar facility; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license with good driving record. Operates motor vehicle on a regular basis. Must have a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, mandatory by MGL Chapter 6 Sec. 172C. Must have or be able to obtain and FID card.

For complete job description and application instructions, visit www.newbedford-ma.gov. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO