Veterinary Technician/Registrar, Zoo

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Short/long term disability

Life insurance

Sick and vacation leave

11 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic for employees and deps

Job summary

The City of Alexandria is seeking a Veterinary Technician/Registrar for the Zoo to support veterinary care and maintain animal records. You will assist with rounds, procedures, medications, and lab work in the animal hospital and quarantine facilities.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree in veterinary technology, two years of related experience or animal records management with ZIMS, and a veterinary technician license. A Louisiana license must be obtained within six months.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited veterinary technology program.
• Two years of zoological park or related facility experience, including knowledge of animal taxonomy, scientific nomenclature, and captive animals' nutritional, husbandry, and medical requirements; OR two years of animal records management and/or database management experience, including record keeping software such as ZIMS, Tracks or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a Veterinary Technician's license.
• Louisiana Registered Veterinary Technician certification within six months of appointment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Louisiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals and maintain exhibits and grounds in the animal hospital and quarantine facilities.
• Assist with veterinary rounds, procedures, and updates; assist veterinarians in surgical and dental procedures; dispense medications.
• Run lab samples, provide nursing care, and perform preventative medicine tasks.
• Maintain animal records using current software (ZIMS); manage transactions, permits, and contracts; assist with archival records.

Skills

Veterinary care

Animal records management

ZIMS experience

Education

Associate's degree in veterinary technology

Tools

ZIMS

Record keeping software

Job description

Veterinary Technician/Registrar, Zoo

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the City of Alexandria Zoo, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform technical tasks associated with the health and veterinary care of the animal collection and administrative tasks in the maintenance of animal records for the City of Alexandria Zoo. Position is under the supervision of the Veterinarian.

Annual Salary Range: $36,103.86 - $43,324.63Grade: 21

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria's Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the care of animals and maintenance of exhibits and grounds in the animal hospital and quarantine facilities and other care routines as assigned. Aides in the smooth implementation of veterinary care of zoo animals and organizes veterinary rounds, procedures, and updates.
• Performs duties associated with the animals' health care; assists the Veterinarian in surgical and dental procedures; dispenses medications as prescribed; runs lab samples to detect parasites or other abnormalities; makes daily rounds and provides nursing care to sick or injured animals; assists with preventative medicine practices, such as vaccines, fecal tests, and flea and pest control; prepares and provides food and enrichment to animals in hospital area.
• Maintains animal records using current computer software (i.e. Species 360 ZIMS); enters animal transactions and pertinent data to database; maintains transaction files and helps keep animal inventory current and organized. Assists with maintaining medical records; assists with coordination of animal transactions, including shipping, permits, billing, health, and husbandry forms. Maintains loan agreements, contracts, permits, and annual updates. Assists with the zoo's historical animal archives and reports as assigned.
• Maintains required Federal, State, and Local permits necessary for the exhibition, maintenance, and transport of wildlife in accordance with regulations, filing of annual federal and state reports, and renewal of permits as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree or equivalent from an accredited veterinary technology program.

Two (2) years of zoological park or related facility experience, including knowledge of animal taxonomy, scientific nomenclature, and captive animals' nutritional, husbandry, and medical requirements; OR two (2) years of animal records management and/or database management or administration experience, including record keeping software such as ZIMS, Tracks or equivalent for managing zoological records; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must possess and maintain a Veterinary Technician's license. Will be required to obtain a valid Louisiana Registered Veterinary Technician certification within six (6) months of appointment. Must possess a valid driver's license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver's license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Accepting applications

Until Filled

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer