Temporary Hiring List - Veterinary Technician

The Chicago Zoological Society, which operates the Brookfield Zoo, is currently soliciting on-line applications from qualified and experienced animal care professionals for placement on a hiring list for temporary positions. The list will be used to select qualified candidates for temporary full-time vet tech positions which arise due to employee absences, leaves, and position vacancies. These temporary assignments may range from several days or weeks to several months, or more, depending on the particular assignment. Placement on the temporary vet tech hiring list does not guarantee employment.

Qualified individuals selected for consideration will be placed on the list for a period of up to six (6) months and may be contacted for temporary positions as they become available during that time. Individuals wishing to be considered for a longer period of time must reapply to be considered.

Placement on the list will be based on the Society's assessment of each candidate's skills, experience, ability, training, availability and other job-related criteria. Consideration for individual temporary openings will be based on the candidate's suitability for the specific opening involved. This is a non-union position. Fringe benefits include only 401k plan and paid time off. Temporary full-time Vet Techs receive valuable hands-on experience, and they may apply and be considered for openings for regular, full-time vet tech positions as they become available.

Position Requirements and Specifications
Temporary vet techs generally must be available to begin within 14 calendar days or less of receiving notice and must be able to work rotating schedules, which includes weekends and holidays. Graduation from an AVMA certified school of veterinary technology is preferred or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Prior experience working in an animal care facility, farm, kennel or other relevant experience is required; experience with zoo/exotic animals and animal vet tech experience is desirable.

Additional qualifications and experience may be preferred or required depending upon the specific animals and work area where the vet tech will be working. Generally, previous experience working with those animals will be preferred. Technical skills such as proficient restraint and sample collection techniques, with domestic animals required. A practical understanding of the principles of animal behavior, veterinary medical practices, pharmacology, and principles of anesthesia; good interpersonal, communication and decision making skills, and a valid driver's license.

All candidates selected for the Temporary Vet Tech Hiring List must undergo a complete background and professional reference check, and those who are hired will be required to pass a post-offer physical exam.

Additional Information
In order to be considered, submit your on-line application for this opportunity and each animal area of interest no later than May 3, 2014. Please visit the CZS Career Center www.czs.org/careers to obtain more details about the Temporary Vet tech Hiring List opportunities and to apply by submitting your profile.

The Chicago Zoological Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer - Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.