Zoo Veterinary Technician: ICU, Lab & Emergency

Fort Worth Zoo; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug

Vision

Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Free Zoo Membership

Free Guest Passes

Job summary

Fort Worth Zoo seeks a Veterinary Technician to provide clinical support to veterinarians, assist with diagnostics and procedures, and maintain patient care records. The role covers in-house lab work, radiography, sample handling, and treatment administration under supervision.

Responsibilities include ICU/neonatal care, equipment upkeep, and strict adherence to regulatory safety standards. A kennel of duties ensures continuous patient care and precise medical record keeping.

Qualifications

• Zoo technician internship and/or two years of clinical experience in veterinary settings.
• Graduation from an accredited veterinary technology program.
• Ability to obtain Texas veterinary technician licensure within 12 months.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and behavior of various animals.
• Safe animal handling and restraint techniques of various species.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during procedures with setup, restraints and monitoring.
• Perform in-house laboratory analyses: hematology, chemistry, serology, cytology, parasitology, bacteriology.
• Fill prescriptions and administer treatments under veterinarian direction.
• Provide emergency treatment and triage under remote guidance when needed.
• Care for ICU and neonatal patients following established protocols.
• Maintain medical equipment, supplies, and sterility; input data into EMR.
• Maintain log books and ensure regulatory compliance (DEA, OSHA, radiation safety).

Skills

Veterinary procedures

Observation skills

Anatomy & physiology

Animal handling

Equipment operation

Education

Vet tech program graduation

Texas veterinary technician license within 12 months

Zoo technician internship or 2 years clinical experience

Tools

Radiography equipment

Clinical laboratory equipment

Medical records software

Sterile instruments

Job description

Fort Worth Zoo seeks a Veterinary Technician to provide clinical support to veterinarians, assist with diagnostics and procedures, and maintain patient care records. The role covers in-house lab work, radiography, sample handling, and treatment administration under supervision.

Responsibilities include ICU/neonatal care, equipment upkeep, and strict adherence to regulatory safety standards. A kennel of duties ensures continuous patient care and precise medical record keeping.