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TVThe Virginia Zoo
The Virginia Zoo•Zoological Park

Zoological Veterinary Technician

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-4 years

Compensation

$44.1K - $73.9K per year

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Zoological Veterinary Technician provides clinical and technical support to veterinarians and oversees the daily operation of animal hospital. This role involves animal care for hospitalized patients, medical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and facility management, ensuring high standards of safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare.

JOB SUMMARY

The Virginia Zoo is seeking a Zoological Veterinary Technician to join its expanding animal health department. This position provides clinical and technical support to veterinarians and oversees daily veterinary hospital operations. Responsibilities include caring for hospitalized animals, assisting with medical procedures, monitoring anesthesia and recovery, performing diagnostic tests, and maintaining veterinary facilities while ensuring animal welfare, safety, and biosecurity. The role also supports conservation efforts, research, animal transportation, and neonatal care.

The department offers a salary range of $50,077 to $60,000, depending on zoological medicine experience. Employees receive 12 days of paid time off and 17 holidays annually. The current schedule is five 8-hour shifts per week, with the potential for four 10-hour shifts once the team is fully staffed and trained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain and operate the veterinary clinic and laboratory in compliance with applicable regulations.

  • Clean and maintain veterinary equipment, hospital areas, and facilities.

  • Monitor environmental conditions for hospitalized and quarantined animals.

  • Assist veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and medical procedures.

  • Monitor anesthesia and animal recovery.

  • Perform diagnostic tests, including bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal analysis, radiography, and other laboratory procedures as directed.

  • Maintain accurate medical records, daily reports, inventories, and supply logs.

  • Prepare, dispense, and administer prescribed medications, vaccinations, and treatments.

  • Collaborate with animal keepers to train animals for medical behaviors, including voluntary blood collection and hand injections.

  • Assist with approved research, field activities, and animal transfers between institutions.

  • Enforce visitor safety regulations when required.

  • Support neonatal care and hand-rearing as needed.

  • Perform other duties assigned by management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

  • Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required.

  • Indoor and outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

  • May be required to remain on-site during severe weather as part of the zoo's ride-out team.

  • Exposure to risks associated with exotic animals and zoonotic diseases, requiring strict compliance with safety and biosecurity protocols.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Strong teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a diverse professional environment.

  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Ability to follow established protocols and maintain a safe working environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Associate degree, diploma, or equivalent education in a relevant technical or vocational field.

  • National Veterinary Technician Certification required.

  • Must hold a Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license or obtain licensure before the start date.

  • Minimum of two years of postgraduate clinical experience as a veterinary technician, with one to two years of zoo experience preferred.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in Veterinary Technology from an American Veterinary Medical Association-approved program preferred.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Knowledge of restraint techniques, anatomy, physiology, technical skills, and diseases affecting non-domestic mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

  • Proficiency in laboratory diagnostics, including hematology, biochemistry, fecal examination, and cytology.

  • Experience administering medications to non-domestic species under veterinary supervision.

  • Experience managing medical supplies, equipment, drug inventories, expiration tracking, and medication records.

  • Ability to coordinate with animal keepers regarding medication administration and animal health updates.

  • Experience using remote drug delivery systems.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid driver's license required, with a Virginia driver's license to be obtained within six months of the start date.

  • CPR certification must be obtained within six months of the start date.

  • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

WORK LOCATION

Virginia Zoological Park, 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23504.

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Veterinary Clinical Support • 1+ yrs
Anesthesia Monitoring • 1+ yrs
Diagnostic Testing • 1+ yrs
Medical Record Management • 1+ yrs
Animal Welfare • 1+ yrs
Biosecurity Protocols • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Exotic Animal Care • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-4 years

Certifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) in Virginia • Required
National Veterinary Technician Certification • Required
Valid Driver's License • Required
CPR Certified • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$44.1K - $73.9K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 6/10
physicalMedium • 6/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyMedium • 7/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

The Virginia Zoo

Team size

Growing team

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

The Virginia Zoo is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Zoological Veterinary Technician to join our animal health department. The growing department includes a Senior Director of Animal Health (diplomate of ACZM and ECZM), two associate veterinarians, an office manager/veterinary technician, a veterinary technician, a Lead Animal Health Keeper, two Animal Health Keepers, and an Animal Registrar. This new veterinary technician position supports the department’s continued expansion and will bring the total number of technician positions to three.

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Zoological Veterinary Technician

Norfolk, Virginia, United States • Full Time