Job Description
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
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Complete comprehensive health checks on every animal using standardized criteria and documentation.
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Keep up-to-date animal health records
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Managing, directing, and communicating with a team
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Perform basic animal maintenance tasks such as grooming, feeding, training, and first aid
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Dietary planning, hoof maintenance, etc.
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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.
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Effectively answer customer questions related to animals on exhibit.
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Provide regular, varying enrichment activities for resident animals.
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Demonstrate safe handling practices in day-to-day activities.
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Coordinate health-care efforts for animals under veterinary care
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Research and learn about species under your care
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Collaborate with co-workers to create and implement care plans for all animals.
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Must have good time management.
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Cleaning enclosures
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Transport animals safely
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Communicate with the public, coworkers, and management efficiently and effectively.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred but not required)
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Veterinary Tech Certification
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Must have a valid driver's license
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Diverse animal handling experience
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Ability to work with a team as well as individually
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Ability to give and take direction
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Must communicate effectively with team members
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Weekend and holiday availability
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Ability to lift 80 lb feed bags and hay bales
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Must be able to work with children and people with disabilities
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Must be able to follow OSHA regulations and safety protocols.
Key Skills
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Animal Handling
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Observation skills
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Understanding of basic animal behaviors
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Effective organization skills
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Basic veterinary skills
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Basic computer skills
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Creative thinking
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Problem-solving
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Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, have versatility
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General knowledge of animal training
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Customer service
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Self-motivated work ethic
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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.
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