Veterinary Technician

An affiliate of Colossal is hiring a Veterinary Technician to partner with our animal husbandry team and veterinarians in caring for a wide variety of taxa under our responsibility. The Veterinary Technician serves as a vital member of the greater Animal Husbandry Team to provide the highest level of care and welfare for the animals under Colossal’ s oversight. This includes a diverse collection of species, both exotics and domestics with a focus on birds and small mammals but will also include other taxa as we grow our operations. This position reports to the Manager of Animal Husbandry and our Veterinarian. **This position will be based out of the Dallas area with ~10% travel required. Duties and Responsibilities: Aid with examinations, interpretation of data for accurate diagnoses of diseases and injuries, and the selection of appropriate medical treatment. Assist in surgical procedures, using anesthesia equipment and monitors, and preparing any surgical instruments required. Care of any hospitalized or quarantined animals which may include the administration of medications, and obtaining diagnostic samples or specimens as needed. Ensure all required equipment is available and functional prior to any procedure. Monitor, evaluate, and report individual animal responses to medical treatment to veterinarians. Document all hospitalized and quarantined animal observations including intake, output and demeanor in the animal record keeping system and other appropriate locations. Assist in necropsies and animal sample collections, including preparing samples for culture, storage, or shipment to outside laboratories. Perform laboratory tests, including fecal parasite exams; blood work; urinalysis; microbiological isolation, identification and sensitivity; and other tests as needed. Accurately fill, label and distribute animal prescriptions as needed. Monthly inventory of all pharmaceuticals and supplies. Biannual documentation of all controlled substances. Order all needed supplies, perform/schedule routine maintenance on veterinary equipment as required and perform housekeeping tasks to ensure appropriate cleanliness/sterility within the clinical environment. Required Skills and Abilities: Expertise in the veterinary care of a variety of wildlife species. Strong abilities in the areas of animal handling for veterinary care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Practiced interpersonal and critical thinking skills. Ability to thrive and work well with others in a team environment. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong emotional intelligence and passion for building relationships across all levels of an organization. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to function well in a growth-oriented, nimble environment. Education and Experience: Degree in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, or related field. Sufficient relevant experience will be considered in partial fulfillment of education requirement. 4+ years of experience as a veterinary technician, preferably in the treatment of a variety of wildlife species. Physical Requirements: Ability to perform strenuous work and lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to sit, stand, bend and stoop. Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a typical Dallas area climate and under field conditions (heat, humidity, plant allergens, insects, etc.). Ability to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed. What Colossal Offers Full-Time Employees: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Excellent paid time off and company holidays so you can rest and recharge Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Company matched 401k retirement plan Paid parental leave at 100% salary for up to 12 weeks Education reimbursement An opportunity to help us return the Earth to a healthier state The team at Colossal is committed, colorful, passionate, intelligent, collaborative, creative, experienced, scientific and world-clas ... (truncated, view full listing at source)