Registered Veterinary Technician/WildCare Center Manager
Do you have a passion for wildlife conservation, animal health, and making a meaningful impact every day? The Hutchinson Zoo is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to lead animal care at the Cargill WildCare Center—our region’s premier wildlife rehabilitation and animal wellness facility. This is an extraordinary opportunity to blend veterinary medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, leadership, and community impact in one incredible role.
Why You'll Love This Role
As a key member of our animal care leadership team, you will:
Provide hands-on medical care for native wildlife and zoo animals
Manage our wildlife rehabilitation center and participate in animal welfare initiatives
Lead and mentor interns, seasonal staff, and volunteers
Work closely with zoo veterinarians on diagnostics, treatment plans, and preventative health
Help rehabilitate, release, and protect Kansas wildlife
Support conservation education and behind-the-scenes experiences that inspire the public
🌎 Be Part of Something Bigger
From stabilizing an injured hawk to tube-feeding orphaned opossums, this role plays a direct part in animal rehabilitation and recovery efforts. You will also ensure the health of our zoo collection by coordinating veterinary care, maintaining our on-site pharmacy, and upholding our high standards of animal welfare through adherence to AZA and USDA guidelines.
What You'll Do
Perform triage, medical treatments, lab testing, and supportive care for wildlife
Manage medical records and permit reports (WRMD, Species360, Federal documentation)
Oversee medication inventory, ordering, distribution, and pharmacy compliance
Coordinate veterinary care and serve as liaison among leadership, staff, and consulting veterinarians
Supervise and train interns, seasonal staff, and volunteers
Support animal training initiatives and contribute to education and fundraising events
What We're Looking For
Registered or Licensed Veterinary Technician (or eligible to obtain Kansas registration within 6 weeks)
Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience (wildlife or zoo experience preferred)
Strong clinical skills in emergency care, lab work, fluid therapy, and animal handling
Passion for wildlife rehabilitation and conservation
Leadership, teamwork, and excellent communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with diverse species and unique challenges
Why Join the Hutchinson Zoo?
✨ Meaningful Mission: Be on the front lines of wildlife conservation ✨ Professional Growth: Work with diverse species and gain advanced veterinary experience ✨ Community Impact: Help educate and inspire the public through direct animal care ✨ Dynamic Environment: No two days are ever the same!
🐾 Ready to Make a Difference?
This is more than a job-it's a calling. If you're ready to use your veterinary expertise to protect wildlife, promote animal welfare, and lead an exceptional care team, we invite you to apply today.
📍 Location: Hutchinson Zoo, Hutchinson, Kansas 🕒 Schedule: Includes weekends & holidays (flexible, mission-driven environment)
Apply now and help us rescue, rehabilitate, and inspire!