Location: Franklin Park Zoo

Department: Animal Health                                              

Reports To: Hospital Manager

Schedule: Four 10-Hour days, schedule TBD

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and husbandry of all hospitalized and quarantine animals.  Prepare for medical and surgical procedures, responsible for set-up and break-down of equipment necessary for those procedures.  Participate in medical and surgical care of all animals at Zoo New England, Trailside Museum, and in our Conservation Department.  Performance of in-house laboratory procedures, including manual complete blood counts, fecal examination, urinalysis, cytology, serum biochemistries, etc.  Daily data entry, record keeping, and filing are required.  In the absence of a veterinarian, perform triage and direct emergency care of animals.  Other responsibilities as required. 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Minimum of three years of full time experience as a clinical veterinary technician. 
• Must be certified or eligible for certification as a veterinary technician in Massachusetts and nationally. 
• Must be willing to work in direct contact with dangerous animals, contagious diseases, and in hazardous conditions.
• Must receive rabies immunizations/titers, annual TB testing, and have an understanding of zoonotic disease risks.
• Able to work weekends, holidays, overtime, as well as outside and in inclement weather when needed.
• Must be able to obtain class A Massachusetts License to Carry Firearms, class III driver's license, and pass CORI screens and random drug testing.
• Must be willing to learn new techniques on the job and to work within a diverse team. 
• Clear written communication skills are essential. 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Five years or more of progressive clinical experience. 
• Previous experience working with zoological species. 
• Knowledge of and experience with laboratory procedures, especially manual blood counts, including those on avians and reptiles. 
• Strong foundation and knowledge of anesthetic techniques and patient monitoring. 
• Knowledge of protocols and procedures for preventative health maintenance of captive animal collection. 
• Knowledge of handling and use of relevant pharmaceutical agents and their administration. 
• Knowledge of criteria used to judge relative health status of animals.
• Knowledge of dietary and husbandry requirements and physical restraint of exotic and wild animals.

To apply:

Please send cover letter and CV and complete application online:  

http://www.zoonewengland.org/jobs-volunteering/employment

All applications should be received by end of day on November 30, 2024.