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Certified Veterinary Technician
Location
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2-5 years
Compensation
$49.9K - $54.1K per year
Posted
8h ago
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Elmwood Park Zoo is seeking a highly-motivated Certified Veterinary Technician with in-depth knowledge of veterinary medical technical care and experience with a wide variety of zoo animal species. This role involves providing technical and medical assistance to the veterinarian in the daily care and treatments of all animals, ensuring a high standard of animal welfare.
Elmwood Park Zoo (EPZ) is seeking a highly-motivated individual with in-depth knowledge of veterinary medical technical care and experience working with a wide variety of zoo animal species. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for performing tasks associated with the husbandry and maintenance of native and exotic animals in an education and conservation-oriented zoological park. The Veterinary Technician provides technical and medical assistance to the veterinarian in the care and daily treatments of all animals maintained by EPZ. A successful candidate will communicate effectively both in writing and orally, have a logical approach to problem solving, a dedication to a high standard of animal care and a willingness to advocate for the welfare of the animals in the collection. The candidate should have experience with exotic animal anatomy, physiology, nutrition, husbandry, safe animal restraint techniques and clinical diagnostic techniques including radiology, hematology and other clinical diagnostic testing. Candidate must be skilled at anesthesia monitoring for all species including mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians and should be familiar with a wide variety of anesthetic monitoring equipment. The candidate should be comfortable working independently as well as within a team.
Elmwood Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is home to almost 300 animals. The Zoo currently occupies 16 acres within Norristown PA and recently completed construction on the Frank and Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center, an 18,000 square foot veterinary and quarantine facility equipped with state of the art diagnostics including computed tomography, flexible and rigid endoscopy, digital radiography and more.
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Education & Experience Required
Pay and Identification
Pay: $49,920 – 54,080 per year
Identification: Two forms of official valid identification are required. Ability to pass background and child abuse clearances
Updated 8h ago
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Elmwood Park Zoo
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Growing team
Location
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States
Elmwood Park Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is home to almost 300 animals. The Zoo currently occupies 16 acres within Norristown PA and recently completed construction on the Frank and Paige Engro Veterinary Health Center, an 18,000 square foot veterinary and quarantine facility equipped with state of the art diagnostics including computed tomography, flexible and rigid endoscopy, digital radiography and more.
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Certified Veterinary Technician
Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States • Full Time