Veterinary Technician & Hospital Manager

The Florida Aquarium•Tampa, FL

18h

About The Position

Responsible for managing and providing veterinary technical support for The Florida Aquarium’s animal hospital and animal health team. The role works closely with the staff veterinarian, veterinary technicians, biologists, and researchers to support responsible husbandry and animal health practices. It provides mentorship, training, and direction for veterinary technicians, students, interns, and volunteers. The position performs essential functions in accordance with Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) standards and requirements of regulatory agencies. The position performs veterinary diagnostics and medical treatments, supports clinical appointments, manages veterinary technicians and volunteer and internship programs, and coordinates meetings, staffing, training, and development. It also oversees medication and supply inventories, controlled-substance compliance, the hospital budget and accounting records, and maintenance and cleanliness of medical and laboratory spaces and equipment. The role supports medical records and appointment scheduling, is on call in rotation with clinical staff, and works scheduled weekends, evenings, and holidays. It also participates annually in a Conservation Day of Action shift.

Requirements

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technical program.
Licensed in at least one state, or able to become licensed in Florida within one year of accepting the position.
Three years of experience in a veterinary technician position, including experience with exotic or aquatic animals.
Thorough understanding of general disease processes, diagnostics, and prevention programs.
Familiarity with medical equipment, including radiology, endoscopy, and surgery equipment, as well as autoclaves and microscopes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license with a clear driving record.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds occasionally, field work, and extended outdoor work.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electronic animal record-keeping software such as TRACKS and/or Species 360.

Responsibilities

Perform veterinary diagnostics and provide medical treatments for animals requiring veterinary intervention.
Assist with clinical appointments.
Manage veterinary technicians, including monthly meetings and schedule management to ensure adequate staffing.
Coordinate with the staff veterinarian on team meeting agendas, staff training and development, new-hire training, and volunteer training.
Oversee and manage the Animal Health department’s volunteer and technician internship programs, including mentorship, training, and coaching.
Maintain drug supply inventories, manage expired medications and chemicals, and oversee compliance regarding Class 2–5 controlled substances.
Monitor and manage the hospital’s annual budget and maintain accurate, up-to-date accounting records.
Ensure medical and laboratory areas and equipment are clean and maintained in accordance with USDA and AZA standards.
Assist the veterinary team with medical record keeping and appointment scheduling.
Oversee and manage the veterinary technician volunteer program.
Be available for 24/7 on-call duty in rotation with other clinical staff as assigned.
Work weekends, evenings, and holidays as scheduled.
Participate in an annual Conservation Day of Action shift.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.