Veterinary Technician

# Veterinary Technician Omaha Zoo - Omaha, NE 68107## Overview Position Type Full Time Category Veterinary  Services## Description
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* Job Title:

** Veterinary Technician  
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt  
** Classification:
** Full-time  
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* Hours:

** Anticipated weekend is Sunday - Thursday  
** Pay Rate:
** Range starts at $18.62/hour
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* Summary:

** Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium (OHDZA) is a leader in animal care and its mission is to inspire, educate and engage people to serve as lifelong stewards for animals and their habitats. The Veterinary Technician is a key member of our team and will join the Animal Health team consisting of a pathology technician, five clinical veterinary technicians, five associate veterinarians, a veterinary resident, hospital keeper, hospital coordinator, Hospital Supervisor and a Director of Animal Health to support a high quality veterinary medical program for our animals at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium and the Lee G.

Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. This position will be based in our brand-new, state-of-the-art 32,000 square foot Bill and Bernice Grewcock Animal Hospital. The role also assists with veterinary operations in a newly renovated hospital within the Lee G Simmons Wildlife Safari Park. The zoo’s new hospital features an updated imaging suite, including a CT scanner, and expanded onsite clinical laboratory capabilities.

The facility includes a large viewing room for our surgical suite, 2 treatment rooms, and an advanced imaging area that is utilized for programming for our onsite Education programs, including post-graduate training.

OHDZA offers an exceptional opportunity for individuals to work in a unique setting that encompasses a zoo, aquarium and safari park within one company. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package, ongoing CE/licensure/association support, and full uniform provision. It reports directly to the Hospital Supervisor.
** Duties and Responsibilities***(includes but not limited to)***:*
* * Collaborate with the veterinary technician team to provide clinical support to provide excellent preventative, routine, and emergency care to all of the Zoo, Aquarium, and Safari Park animals.
* Assist animal care professionals in the operant conditioning of animals for medical behaviors.
* Assist in the maintenance of hospital programming through supply management, equipment care, hospital cleaning/disinfection and readiness.
* Prepare for and assist with veterinary examinations with an emphasis on monitoring anesthesia (cardiopulmonary support and monitoring) and performing diagnostics (phlebotomy, radiographs, CT exams, blood work, fecals, cytologies, etc.).
* Provide clinical laboratory support through in-house manual and point-of-care diagnostics (e.g. fecals, urinalysis, CBCs, biochemistry and cytologies) and sample submission to outside laboratories.
* Provide husbandry assistance for hand-rearing neonates as needed in collaboration with Hospital Keeper.
* Participate in maintaining a high-volume sample storage program.
* Provide daily care, observation and monitoring of hospitalized cases including feeding, cleaning, enrichment, and training.
* Assist with the pharmacy program by filling prescriptions and assist the Hospital Supervisor and Lead Veterinary Technicians with inventory and medication expiration dates.
* Provide general support to the animal health department ensuring all documentation and records are accurate, completed in a timely manner and accessible and all regulatory requirements are met.
* Assist in controlled drug tracking and documentation in accordance with internal protocols to meet regulatory standards.
* Perform hospital equipment maintenance and ensure equipment is in ready-to-use condition.
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