Zoo Veterinary Technician: Exotic Animal Care & Diagnostics

Pueblo Zoo; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pueblo Zoo is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support the zoo veterinarian and manage the veterinary hospital. This full-time role consists of 40 hours per week, with days when the veterinarian is off-site, requiring coordination with animal care staff on medical concerns and decisions about contacting the on-call veterinarian.

You will assist in daily medical care, quarantine animal care, restraint for examinations, in-house diagnostics, prescription handling, and veterinary facility

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program with an active license.
• A minimum of 2 years as a technician in a zoo, wildlife, or exotic animal position.
• Desirable: familiarity with AZA, USDA, and Colorado State standards and regulations; experience with ZIMS and dart gun.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily medical care of the animal collection, including medications and care of hospitalized patients.
• Provide daily care for quarantined animals, basic husbandry and medical care.
• Assist in capturing and restraining animals for examinations and treatment.
• Assist veterinarian during examinations, anesthesia, surgeries, and necropsies.
• Provide medical triage and guidance when the veterinarian is off-site.

Skills

Veterinary knowledge

Exotic animal handling

Diagnostic skills

Radiography equipment use

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program

Colorado veterinary technician license

Tools

ZIMS (Species360)

Dart gun

Job description

The Pueblo Zoo is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support the zoo veterinarian and manage the veterinary hospital. This full-time role consists of 40 hours per week, with days when the veterinarian is off-site, requiring coordination with animal care staff on medical concerns and decisions about contacting the on-call veterinarian.

You will assist in daily medical care, quarantine animal care, restraint for examinations, in-house diagnostics, prescription handling, and veterinary facility