Montgomery City County Personnel

Veterinarian Technician (#CI7608)

Pay Grade

A05

Nature of Work

The fundamental reason this position exists is to assist in the medicine, surgery, preventative medicine, and quarantine programs of the Montgomery Zoo. The work responsibilities of the position are: performs routine and diagnostic laboratory testing, assists in medical procedures, performs administrative related functions such as records keeping and inventory, and contributes to the departments objectives. This position reports to Zoo’s Staff Veterinarian.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have an Associate’s degree in Veterinary Technology or closely related field and one (1) year of veterinary technician experience at an animal shelter, veterinary clinic or other animal care facility.

 

 NOTE:  Qualified applicants must be Licensed Veterinary Technicians.

 

 

NOTE:  Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

                                    

                

Special Requirements

Must be able to work weekends and holidays and special events. Must have and maintain a valid Alabama Driver’s license and an insurable driving record in order to drive city vehicles to transport medical materials to provide on-sight medical assistance to animals. Qualified applicants must submit to a medical exam following a conditional job offer to demonstrate that they are TB negative.     Must live within thirty-minutes of the Montgomery Zoo in order to respond to emergencies as they arise; or be willing to relocate within the first six months.
CLASS: CI7608; REV: 1/24/2024;