Veterinary Technician

The Florida Aquarium • Tampa, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides veterinary technical support for The Florida Aquarium’s main animal collection, off-site facilities, and animal rehabilitation programs. Works closely with the veterinary team and with biologists and researchers focused on responsible animal care and health practices. The position is based mostly at the Aquarium’s main campus in Tampa, Florida, and also supports its sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center in Apollo Beach, Florida, and other off-site facilities. The Veterinary Technician helps maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and with standards and guidelines from organizations including the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and American Humane Association (AHA). The role also supports other departments as needed to fulfill the Aquarium’s shared purpose.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technical program.
• Certified, licensed, or registered veterinary technician.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Florida Veterinary Technician license within six months of offer acceptance.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a clear driving record.
• Thorough understanding of general disease processes, diagnostics, and prevention programs.
• Familiarity with medical equipment, including radiology, endoscopy, anesthesia, and surgery equipment, as well as autoclaves and microscopes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrates customer service, interpersonal skills and teamwork, professional and technical knowledge, initiative, and high work standards.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a veterinary technician position.
• Experience with exotic or aquatic animals or sea turtles.
• Knowledge of Tracks digital record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary diagnostics and provide medical treatments for the animal collection and rehabilitation animals.
• Perform daily treatments and triage medical concerns.
• Work as part of a team or via telemedicine with the primary veterinarian.
• Keep medical and laboratory areas and equipment clean and maintained to OSHA and AZA standards.
• Assist the veterinarian with medical record keeping.
• Assist with euthanasia and necropsies of collection animals across taxa.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working order.
• Keep the surgical suite and exam room clean and stocked for daily use and treatments.
• Assist with training veterinary technician students, interns, and volunteers.
• Assist with biohazard disposal, scheduling, and histopathology management.
• Help manage the clinical schedule and input clinical lab work.
• Participate in a rotating overnight on-call schedule.
• Assist as needed with inventory, ordering, permit assistance, new business relations, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree