Zoo Veterinary Technician & Records Registrar

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

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.