Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Spec

Clearwater Marine Aquarium•Clearwater, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Specialist will support all aspects of the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation program as identified by the veterinarian, in accordance with state and federal policy, as well as provide care for any animal that enters rehabilitation. This is a mid-level position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Requirements

BS or BA degree with emphasis on Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology or related science preferred.
Minimum 2 years in animal care/rehabilitation experience with emphasis in marine animal care and lab related tasks/duties; or equivalent experience.
Ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays as needed; must be able to share a 24/7 on-call schedule.
Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally and follow complex instructions.
Ability to take initiative and work independently in the absence of supervision.
Familiarity with electronic record systems specifically Tracks is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electronic record systems specifically Tracks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform the daily operations of sea turtle rehabilitation or any other animal under rehab care, including but not limited to medical care, record keeping, diet preparation, enclosure/area maintenance, and release efforts.
Ensure that all sea turtle rehabilitation activities are conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the marine turtle permit described in the Florida Administrative Code Rule 68E-1.004 and the FWC Marine Turtle Conservation Handbook (2016) as an authorized person identified on any Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) marine turtle permit.
Demonstrate understanding of the field of aquatic animal health, including common diseases and treatments, general husbandry, environmental quality, zoonotic diseases, and conservation issues.
Assist with post-mortem examinations on rehabilitation patients. This includes, but is not limited to, carcass recovery, documentation, gross examination, tissue collection, generating necropsy reports, and carcass disposal.
Assist in veterinary procedures and surgeries as needed.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of water quality and life support.
Complete necessary administrative tasks within the department.
Supervise the volunteer and internship programs as it pertains to rehabilitation.
Maintain equipment and facility supplies such as vehicles, work surfaces, pools etc.
Coordinate and implement appropriate responses to animal emergencies in accordance with veterinary direction and established protocols.
Assist CMA departments in providing information for the communication outlets within CMA such as social media and public media.
Provide outreach, guest engagement, formal and informal public presentations, workshops, trainings to ensure an educational guest experience.
Adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Provide a safe working environment for animals, team members, and guests.
Perform other duties as workload necessitates.