Six Flags Employment – Veterinary Technician

Job Description:

Provides immediate medical attention to diseased or traumatized animals. Conduct and track preventative health programs such as blood draws, scheduled vaccinations, urine and fecal collections. Assist in scheduling of anesthesia and surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare prescriptions, dispense medications and maintain the Vet Clinic pharmacy
• Perform radiographs using stationary and portable x-ray units in a safe manner. Determine proper settings and techniques for various species, maintain records of setting, and label all films appropriately.
• Prepare and process diagnostic samples for submission to outside laboratories and have familiarity with diagnostic tests and submission protocols.
• Performs in-house laboratory diagnostics including, but not limited to: tissue and fluid cytology, blood smear evaluation and estimated cell counts, urinalysis and urine sediment exams, fecal parasite evaluation, pack cell volume, erythrocyte sedimentation, set up microbial pathogen cultures.
• Prepare animals for surgery or treatments by anesthetizing, shaving and disinfecting as needed, catheter placement if required, and vital sign monitoring during procedures. Fill in anesthesia logs and maintain surgery logs.

Job Requirements:

• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays required.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a licensed veterinary technician.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

Qualification & Experience:

• Must be able to perform minimum in house laboratory procedures such as manual CBC’s, fecals, urinalysis and microbiology. Ability to analyze bird and reptile blood desired.
• Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to read and interpret clinical laboratory results.
• Must be able to perform venipuncture on a variety of animals.
• Proficiency in utilizing ultrasound, radiography, flexible and rigid endoscope equipment.
• Valid driver license with clear driving record.

Job Details:

Company: Six Flags

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: United States

Application Deadline: N/A

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