Veterinary Technician

What you get to do:

• Assist Veterinary Hospital Teams with animal health programs pertaining to preventative medicine and animal welfare. Assist with Rescue efforts to ensure successful
• Rehabilitation with a goal leading to releasing patients, with clean bill of health, back into their natural habitat.
• Coordinate animal exams/procedures, medical treatment, and routine sample collection.
• Collect, transport, and process samples while maintaining clear records. Prepare samples for analyses in, but not limited to, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, mycology, parasitology, urinalysis, cytology and research projects.
• Assist with medical data entry into our electronic animal medical records system (TRACKS).
• Maintain pharmacy and hospital. Dispense vitamins, meds and other supplies as requested. Perform inventories on a regular basis and communicate with Supervisor to restock as needed.
• Assist with maintenance of surgery and treatment rooms, anesthesia equipment, medical equipment, and supplies. Prepare and assist with triage, diagnostic imaging, and procedures.
• Apply comparative veterinary technical skills to diverse collection of animals (cetaceans, pinnipeds, small mammals, elasmobranchs, fish, reptiles, avian, amphibians, invertebrates, etc.).
• Assist and participate in other related duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• At least 18 years of age and must have valid state driver's license.
• At least two years of Veterinary experience required. Animal or aquatic animal care experience preferred.
• Available to work weekends and holidays. Willingness to work evenings in the rare event of an emergency, procedure, or animal care need.
• Medical procedures require standing, walking, using hands, listening, talking, smell and colored vision.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Able to work outdoors, indoors, as well as in or around refrigeration and freezer units which create moderate noise.
• Ability to move patient and equipment, therefore must be able to lift and move 25+ lb at times.
• Maintaining records, computer data entry, dispensing pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and ordering supplies require a detail-oriented person able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications, spreadsheets and databases, including digital medical records (TRACKS).
• Able to work with limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation. Protective equipment is provided when necessary.
• Able to positively interact with park guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language, and individuals with special needs.
• Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, exemplifying, highly organized, detailed-oriented time-management skills with high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

What else is important:

• State Veterinary Technician certification, or eligible to acquire certification within one year is required
• AVMA accredited associate degree in Veterinary fields or state registration as a Veterinary Technician (state-specific)
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as a Veterinary Technician in a zoological facility preferred
• Availability to include weekends and holidays
• Strong knowledge of anesthesia and ability to learn about variation in diverse, unique species.