Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Veterinary Technician



Veterinary Technician

Emirates Park Zoo

Essential Functions:
• Daily observation of all specimens in collection and quarantine for signs of disease and stress.
• Routine health care, fecals, skins scrapes. Daily treatments and preventative health care under the supervision of consulting veterinarians.
• Necropsies as needed.
• Daily reports of animal health status to Consulting Veterinarian and the Curator.
• Perform water quality testing including DO, Ammonia, Nitrites, Nitrates, Copper, Chlorine, and others.
• Perform microbiological testing as needed.
• Assist veterinarians in animal care as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Requires two year’s experience working in a related field. Requires knowledge of animal health, biology, nutrition, toxicology, and physiology.
• Requires experience in performing animal necropsies, routine biological testing such as microbiologic testing, fecal analysis and blood-work using common lab equipment.


To apply please click HERE











photo 
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant

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