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Avian and Exotics Specialty Technician
** PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must have at least 2-year experience as a technician or be a recent graduate of an AVMA-accredited technician program to be considered for this position **
The Avian and Exotic Service treats birds and exotic pets including parrots, backyard poultry, wild birds, domestic rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, domestic ferrets, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, rats, pot-bellied pigs, lizards, turtles, tortoises, and snakes, among others. We do not treat or work with any inherently dangerous species such as large carnivores, primates, or venomous animals. Qualified applicants must have a strong interest in birds and other exotic pets and be open to learning about this highly specialized type of veterinary medicine. Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience with these unique species.
Duties of the avian/exotics technician include, but are not limited to:
- Calculating dosages accurately and administering medications via varied routes
- Maintaining patient cleanliness and comfort
- Phone triage and providing clients with patient updates
- Communicating changes in patient status to the appropriate person(s)
- Maintaining a well-stocked, neat, and organized work environment
- Assisting with and performing collection and submission of diagnostic samples
- Performing in-house diagnostic testing
- Gently and carefully handling and restraining patients
- Performing general anesthesia on exotic pets
- Filling prescriptions
- Performing a variety of standard and advanced patient treatments
The successful candidate will be capable of working independently with little supervision but must also work with other teams toward a hospital-wide shared sense of responsibility. S/he should be willing to participate in the training and education of veterinary students and interns and is expected to take an active role in doing so. Other desirable qualities include strong organizational skills and work ethic, excellent written and verbal communication skills, a keen ability to multi-task, and a quiet, calm demeanor around exotic patients. Qualifications include:
- At least 2 years of experience as a veterinary technician or recent graduation from an AVMA-accredited technician program
- Strong technical skills including medical math, general laboratory, anesthesia and pharmacology skills
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology
- Working knowledge of the indications, adverse effects, and dosing considerations for commonly used veterinary medications
- Ability to work both independently with little supervision as well as part of a team
- Strong work ethic and good organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Schedule compatibility including daytime hours
PetVet Care Centers, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading operators of veterinary hospitals for companion animals. The company operates over 450 hospitals across multiple states and employs over 11,000 people including over 800 veterinarians. Since its inception, PetVet has been structured around a model that is focused on developing a partnership between the hospitals and the company and providing the highest quality medicine and service.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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