Vet Tech (Full Time)

Friends of the Topeka Zoo, Inc

Vet Tech (Full Time)

Who we are:

At the Topeka Zoo, we believe what we do changes the world by enriching our community through wildlife conservation and education.

Why work with us?

Working with the Topeka Zoo is a one-of-a-kind experience. Offers the opportunity to connect with community influencers, plus, everyone wants to come to the Zoo! Being a Vet Tech at the Topeka Zoo is amazing! Our Tech has the opportunity to work with Exotic animals (Lions, Tigers, Bears, Elephants and soo much ~ this is truly an amazing opportunity.)

Hours

40 per week: typically 7:30 - 4:30, schedule is a 5 day work week including Weekends & Holidays.

Will work two days independently with no Vet onsite

A day in the life of a Vet Tech team member:

Assist with maintaining the Animal Health program

• Schedule & assist with preventative maintenance

• Participate in medical procedures

• Prep equipment for surgery, immobilization, and anesthesia

• Prep animals for surgery

• Test equipment per-surgery

• Provide animal care for patients in hospital and undergoing quarantine

• Set up housing

• Treatments as prescribed

• Cleaning, feeding, and enrichment

• Provide laboratory services

• Maintain the Parasitology schedule for the animals

• Sample collection, processing, shipments, and transfers

• Maintain the Pharmacy

• Track inventory of medical supplies

• Purchase and restock

• Dispose of expired inventory

Vet Tech attributes and skills:

• Amazing ability to connect with people and animals

• Contributes positively to the workplace and communicates/interacts effectively

• with all persons including coworkers, volunteers, and visitors.

• Performs additional duties, as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms. Along with the ability, be able to bend, lift, pull, twist, push, squat, and drag. Have good "hand/ eye" coordination.

• Ability to routinely lift, carry, or move fifty (50) pounds.

• Ability to stand and sit for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.

• Ability to regularly walk assigned areas several times per day and efficiently enter all enclosures.

• Ability to safely handle and operate hand tools, power tools, and other equipment necessary to conduct assigned tasks.

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions; the environment may include wet, icy, or muddy conditions.

• Have good time management while showing productivity.

Experience Required

• At least a two-year degree from an accredited school in Veterinary Technology or its equivalent. • Obtain a State of Kansas Registered Veterinary Technician license upon hire. • Valid Kansas driver's license, or ability to acquire one once hired. • Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. • Reliable and punctual attendance habits. With high-quality performance. • At least one-year of work experience, preferably in a zoo, providing animal care or equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. • Commitment to the mission of the Topeka Zoo and its Core Values.

Perks

401k with match, affordable health/vision/dental, paid parental leave, PTO (start with 2 weeks), 4 floating holidays

Salary

19.50-22.00 /hr

How to Apply

Please email resume to Dr. Shirley Llizo at sllizo@topekazoo.org

Friends of the Topeka Zoo, Inc

635 SW Gage Blvd

Topeka, KS 66606

Phone: 785-368-9146

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