Part Time Veterinary Technician

    Highlights

    Veterinary technician degree required; Associates or Bachelors degree; New York State Veterinary Technician license required or license eligible (to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire). Work Conditions and Environment: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including in all weather conditions, and may involve working closely with others or independently.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationCA
    IndustryAll
    Year Founded1895
    Websitehttp://www.wcs.org/about-us.aspx

    Description

    • Veterinary technician degree required; Associates or Bachelors degree; New York State Veterinary Technician license required or license eligible (to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire).
    • Maintain and possess a valid drivers license.
    • Full-time experience as a Licensed Veterinary Technician at a small, large, or exotic companion animal veterinary practice.
    • Preference given for experience with avian and exotic animals, hoof stock, or a zoological institution.
    • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
    • Some knowledge of computer databases desirable.

    Physical Demands:

    • This role requires frequent use of a computer, including keyboarding, mouse use, and telephone communication.
    • The position involves regular sitting, standing, walking, stair climbing, bending, reaching, and driving.
    • Employees must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.
    • Occasional kneeling, overhead reaching, pushing and pulling, and navigating uneven terrain are required.

    Work Conditions and Environment:

    • Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including in all weather conditions, and may involve working closely with others or independently.
    • Occasional exposure to excess noise, potentially dangerous animals, and potentially infectious agents may occur.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer:

    WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories.

    It is everyones responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a persons membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCSs employment policies.

    Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidates individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work.

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    About Company

    The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. Our story began in the early 1900's when we successfully helped the American bison recover on the Western Plains. Today, we protect many of the world's iconic creatures here and abroad, including gorillas in the Congo, tigers in India, wolverines in the Yellowstone Rockies, and ocean giants in our world's amazing seascapes.

    Since our founding, we have forged the power of our global conservation work and the management of our five parks in New York City to create the world's most comprehensive conservation organization. We currently manage about 500 conservation projects in more than 60 countries; and educate millions of visitors at our five living institutions in New York City on important issues affecting our planet. Our parks include: the Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo.



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