Associate Wildlife Health Registrar - San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA Req #3474

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Associate Wildlife Health Registrar serves as a member of the Wildlife Health Division, providing support to Wildlife Heath Registrar and the Veterinary Services Team in the form of medical data entry and record keeping, as well as other complex administrative tasks. This position reports to a Hospital Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Conduct specialized, technical veterinary medical data entry and record keeping, ensuring data integrity, quality, preservation, and accessibility.

• Assist Wildlife Health Registrar to maintain accurate electronic and hard copy records for both active and inactive wildlife.

• Assist Wildlife Heath Registrar to obtain and maintain necessary records and documentation required for acquisitions and dispositions, permits, and licenses.

• Provide daily and advanced-level administrative support for veterinary services team and support other teams as needed.

• Schedule assigned director's/manager's calendars, arrange meetings, take meeting minutes, manage travel and visitor schedule as needed.

• Compile wildlife health data and prepare reports as needed for wildlife health staff.

• Prepare expense reports adhering to SDZWA Finance Department policies and guidelines.

  WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• JOB EXPERIENCE

• • Prior experience with electronic medical records, either in human or veterinary medicine preferred.

• Prior experience with ZIMS preferred.

• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• • High School Diploma required.

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• • Understanding of veterinary medical terminology and animal taxonomy.

• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Able to operate complex computer software programs, including Microsoft Office and shared or cloud-based drives.

• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a fast paced, diverse environment.

• Must be able to maintain a consistent level of productivity and complete projects and tasks in a reasonable time frame, to the satisfaction of management.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Able to handle complex situations with a high level of tact and diplomacy.

• High attention to detail with ability to recognize and resolve animal information anomalies, omissions, and errors.

• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

  SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

• Family Passes

• Complimentary Tickets

• Local and In-House Discounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Program

  IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA

• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Position

• Hourly Range: $25.77 to $28.48

  Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

  At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

  If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

  As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.

  San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

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• 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA