Zoo Veterinary Care Assistant – Quarantine

State of North Carolina - Natural and Cultural Resources; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo seeks a diligent Quarantine Keeper/Veterinary Assistant to provide daily husbandry care for animals in the veterinary center. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, observation, and adherence to biosecurity schedules while coordinating with veterinarians and animal care staff.

Qualifications include at least one year of exotic animal care and a background in animal care/husbandry; mobility and strength to lift up to 50 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• One year experience with exotic animal care.
• Knowledge of animal care and husbandry techniques for all species.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care to quarantined or sick animals at the veterinary hospital.
• Maintain biosecurity and sanitation protocols and assist during procedures.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Biosecurity procedures

Communication with veterinarians and z

Education

Post-high school coursework (AVMA)

Veterinary medicine degree

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo seeks a diligent Quarantine Keeper/Veterinary Assistant to provide daily husbandry care for animals in the veterinary center. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, observation, and adherence to biosecurity schedules while coordinating with veterinarians and animal care staff.

Qualifications include at least one year of exotic animal care and a background in animal care/husbandry; mobility and strength to lift up to 50 pounds is required.