Job Description
Veterinary Technician/Assistant
Babby Farms is looking for a Veterinary Assistant. This role will require the candidate to work hand-in-hand with our Zookeepers and Animal Care Staff to ensure holistic animal health, wellness, enrichment, and experience with a variety of large Livestock animals and exotic animals. This is an ever-evolving role within a company consistently seeking to enhance animal husbandry practices and customer experiences. We are seeking an organized and self-motivated individual who can coordinate a multitude of tasks and projects with effective communication skills.
Responsibilities and Duties
Complete comprehensive health checks on every animal using standardized criteria and documentation.
Keep up-to-date animal health records
Managing, directing, and communicating with a team
Perform basic animal maintenance tasks such as grooming, feeding, training, and first aid
Dietary planning, hoof maintenance, etc.
Perform various manual labor tasks on the farm, including but not limited to feeding animals, cleaning barns and stables, mending fences, filling and cleaning water troughs.
Effectively answer customer questions related to animals on exhibit.
Provide regular, varying enrichment activities for resident animals.
Demonstrate safe handling practices in day-to-day activities.
Coordinate health-care efforts for animals under veterinary care
Research and learn about species under your care
Collaborate with co-workers to create and implement care plans for all animals.
Must have good time management.
Cleaning enclosures
Transport animals safely
Communicate with the public, coworkers, and management efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred but not required)
Veterinary Tech Certification
Must have a valid driver's license
Diverse animal handling experience
Ability to work with a team as well as individually
Ability to give and take direction
Must communicate effectively with team members
Weekend and holiday availability
Ability to lift 80 lb feed bags and hay bales
Must be able to work with children and people with disabilities
Must be able to follow OSHA regulations and safety protocols.
Key Skills
Animal Handling
Observation skills
Understanding of basic animal behaviors
Effective organization skills
Basic veterinary skills
Basic computer skills
Creative thinking
Problem-solving
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, have versatility
General knowledge of animal training
Customer service
Self-motivated work ethic
Basic understanding of animal nutrition
Must Have Reliable Transportation.
Shift: 5 days on 2 days off, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Compensation: $17.50/Hour 40 hours/week.