Quarantine Keeper/Veterinary Assistant

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Job Classification Title S-Medical & Health (S) Position Number Grade TS About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Description of Work The North Carolina Zoo is expanding, making this an exciting opportunity to join our team. We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail oriented individual to assist in our veterinary care center. The Quarantine Keeper/Veterinary Assistant provides daily husbandry care to quarantined, ill or injured animals temporarily housed at the veterinary medical center which may include all species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish housed at the North Carolia Zoo. This position is responsible for daily cleaning, feeding and observation of all animals housed at the veterinary medical center. This position is also responsible for maintaining proper biosecurity and disinfection schedules. Working with animal care staff to provide species appropriate husbandry and enrichment. Veterinary assistant duties may include aiding during medical procedures, shipping laboratory samples and processing fecal samples. Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to: •     Possess knowledge of animal care and husbandry techniques related to all animal species in residence at the NC Zoo, and utilize outside or internal resources to determine appropriate housing, feeding, etc. care of each new arrival. •     Provide daily care to quarantined or sick animals being housed at the veterinary hospital. •     Maintain proper biosecurity and sanitation protocols. •     Ability to effectively communicate vital information to veterinarians, technicians, animal care staff, etc. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour Management Prefers: One year experience with exotic animal care. Position & Physical Requirements: Work Schedule: rotating 7 days, 8am - 5pm One year animal care experience. Must have good physical agility, strength, good hearing and vision, and perform physically demanding labor in extremes of weather and challenging physical environments e.g. animal enclosures. Specifically, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk, stand, see animals & exhibits for observation and safety as well as hear animal sounds, radio communication and emergency situations. This position is located at: 4401 Zoo Parkway Asheboro, NC 27205 DNCR does not engage in dual employment for temporary positions; if you are currently employed with another State agency, State university, or the NC National Guard and intend to remain employed with that entity, you may not be considered for temporary work with DNCR. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Completion of post-high school coursework in the care and treatment of animals that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association OR holds a degree in veterinary medicine from a college of veterinary medicine recognized by the Board for licensure of veterinarians. Necessary Special Requirements Registered with the Board as a veterinary technician. If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification. Division Description The North Carolina Zoo exists for the enjoyment, education and inspiration of all our citizens and guests.  The North Carolina Zoo mission is to protect wildlife and wild places and inspire people to join in conserving the natural world.  This mission encompasses both domestic and international efforts, focusing on wildlife conservation, habitat preservation and promoting environmental stewardship. Learn more about the North Carolina Zoo: https://nczoo.org Click here to learn about employee perks and benefits. Click here to see the Total Compensation Calculator. Supplemental and Contact Information . The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status,