Job Summary:
Under general direction from the Rehabilitation Program Manager and Director of Veterinarian Services and utilizing well-defined objectives and guidelines, the Hospital Technician provides “hands-on” leadership through knowledge of the disciplines of veterinary medical primary technical care and a general understanding of sea turtle rehabilitation and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the veterinary hospital facilities including the diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy, surgery, and radiology suite. Responsibilities include providing technical and medical assistance in the care and daily treatment of all animals maintained by the GSTC. The Hospital Technician assists in anesthesia, and surgical procedures, maintains all diagnostic equipment in good order and orders and maintains an inventory of medical drugs, equipment, and supplies.  

 Description:

• Responsible for providing technical and medical assistance in the care and treatment of all animals maintained by the GSTC under the general supervision of the Rehabilitation Program Manager and the Director of Veterinary Services.
• Responsible for husbandry and care of a wide variety of wild birds and reptiles in a rehabilitation setting, as well as the medical, surgical, and rehabilitation procedures and tasks.  
• Creates weekly treatment schedule to ensure all animals in care are evaluated by the veterinarian. 
• Manage the daily flow and prioritize treatments, examinations, and procedures to maximize resources.
• Operates diagnostic equipment (endoscopy, radiology, clinical pathology, parasitology, etc.), assisting in surgical procedures and familiarity with protocols for handling scheduled narcotics and controlled substances; performs data entry of medical records in electronic record-keeping systems, including ZIMS.  Ensures that all GSTC animal medical records are maintained in accordance with Georgia State Veterinary Medical Association rules and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains maintenance logs for all hospital equipment.
• Develops and implements training for the operation and maintenance of all hospital equipment.
• Assist the veterinarian in anesthesia, surgery, and medical care of the animals.
• Maintain medical equipment and supplies in clean, orderly, and working condition.
• Order, stock, and organize pharmacy inventory, monitor outdated and recalled drugs, and manage donations of equipment and supplies when necessary.
• Develops teaching itineraries for husbandry AmeriCorps members and veterinary externs about rehabilitation/caretaking protocols in the hospital.
• Duties include feeding and caring for all animals under the GSTC’s care, medicating animals and maintaining quarantine protocols as directed, cleaning and maintaining exhibits, tanks, life support systems, and husbandry record keeping.
• Maintains hospital cleanliness, including such duties as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and disinfecting equipment and lab areas.  Disposes of garbage and sterilizes containers and instruments.
• When appropriate, enthusiastically participates in public outreach and educational programming, including special tours, public and private education programs, and daily visitor interactions/educational interpretation.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Rehabilitation Program Manager.