Caring for Zoo Animals as a Veterinary Technician
Kourtney Conti, CVT, discusses her role at Elmwood Park Zoo in Pennsylvania.
In an interview with dvm360, Kourtney Conti explained that her role is less client-facing than traditional veterinary technicians.
At a zoo, we're kind of the boots on the ground person. So anytime a keeper notices a problem with an animal, or they had a concern, we go out and do the triaging and seeing what's going on with that animal.
Veterinary technicians on a zoo medicine team work with many different species and bring value to the health of zoo animals.
- Primary role: triaging and addressing animal concerns
- Assisting with preventive health programs
Author's summary: Kourtney Conti discusses her role as a veterinary technician at Elmwood Park Zoo.
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