Veterinary Technician

Assist Veterinarians during medical examinations and treatments, surgical procedures and emergency care of zoo animals. Provide daily care for animals while in the hospital, nursery and/or quarantine when Zookeepers are unavailable, including feeding, cleaning, and observing health status. Monitor and care for animals in intensive care as directed by the Veterinarian, to include: feeding and cleaning, bandage changes, administering oxygen therapy and medications, providing emergency care, and assisting in animal handling and restraint for medical exams. Assist Veterinarians in post-mortem procedures, including the maintenance of necropsy room and equipment; work with vendors for disposal of necropsy specimens. Prepare standard medication and pharmaceutical forms for distribution to various zoo units and enter medical records into ZIMS medical program. Perform all duties related to purchasing of pharmaceuticals, hospital and laboratory supplies, maintaining pharmaceutical inventory, and properly disposing of expired drugs and supplies. Coordinate scheduling of appointments with Veterinarians, Curators and Zookeepers for animal medical care and health care programs, including preventive medicine, quarantine, treatment and pathology. Collect laboratory samples, process lab test requests, package and ship lab specimens, and enter lab test results into ZIMS medical program. Perform automated and manual laboratory tests, including hematology, chemistry, parasitology, cytology, iSTAT and urinalysis.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Veterinary Technician in 5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA is $30,000- $45,000 per year. This amount may vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the individual.

Woodland Park Zoo is a zoological garden located in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.