About the role#
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium offers a ten-week internship for students or recent graduates of an accredited veterinary technology program. This role provides hands-on training in zoological medicine. You will work five days per week, totaling at least 400 hours, with potential for weekend or holiday shifts.
What you'll do#
- Assist with clinical procedures by setting up and breaking down medical equipment.
- Learn immobilization techniques, including anesthetic monitoring, recording, and catheterization.
- Administer routine treatments for hospitalized animals.
- Perform preventative health care tasks such as manual restraint, phlebotomy, and radiography.
- Maintain hospital standards through cleaning, sanitization, and equipment care.
- Conduct laboratory testing, including urinalysis, fecal exams, and blood smears.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one year at an accredited school of veterinary technology or recent graduation.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain a negative TB test.
- Physical ability to lift 75 pounds.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, in various weather conditions.
- Successful completion of a background screening.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $15.00 per hour.
- Status: Full-time, non-exempt.
About Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium operates as a nonprofit organization in Kansas City, Missouri. It was founded in 1909. The facility houses nearly 10,000 animals across more than 400 species. The organization employs between 201 and 500 people.
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