Union Minister Parshottam Rupala on Tuesday stressed the need for technology intervention in the animal husbandry, fisheries and dairying sectors. Speaking after participating as chief guest at the ‘Grand Startup Conclave’ on Animal Husbandry and Dairy here, Rupala said technology intervention in the field of animal husbandry […]
Vet Tech Profiles: Jason Bartel
In honor of National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re introducing you to our 4 incredible vet techs! Vet techs truly make the zoo world go round. They do everything from helping monitor animals under anesthesia and collecting blood samples, to placing IV catheters and performing endotracheal intubation. Not to mention filling hundreds of prescriptions, laboratory work, […]
Vet Tech Profiles: Cassandra Reid
Meet Cassandra Reid! Cassandra grew up right here in Dallas and has been one of our vet tech superstars for 12 years now. Where were you before coming to Dallas Zoo? I worked in a small animal practice for 7 years before coming to the zoo. It was a big change because I had daily […]
Vet Tech Profiles: Laurel Walosin
Hailing from Burnsville, Minnesota, Laurel Walosin has worked as part of our hospital staff for almost 6 years. Read on for a Q&A with her in honor of National Vet Tech Week! Where were you before coming to Dallas Zoo? Before coming to the Dallas Zoo, I worked as a zookeeper at the Minnesota Zoo […]
Vet Tech Profiles: Deborah Chase
Happy National Veterinary Technicians Week to all the amazing vet techs out there, but especially our 4 rock stars! To close out the week, we’re featuring Deborah Chase who has been at the zoo for almost 21 years. Where were you before coming to Dallas Zoo? I was at UT Southwestern’s Animal Resource Center in […]