Veterinary Technician

SeaWorld•Tampa, FL

16d

About The Position

The Veterinary Technician assists the veterinary hospital team with animal health programs involving preventative medicine, illness, and animal welfare. The role applies veterinary technical skills across a diverse animal collection, including hoofstock, large carnivores, small mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and invertebrates. The technician prepares for and assists with triage, diagnostic imaging, and procedures; collects, transports, and processes samples; maintains clear records; and enters medical data into the TRACKS electronic animal medical records system. The role also coordinates exams, procedures, treatments, and routine sample collection; supports pharmacy operations and inventory; maintains medical and anesthesia equipment and clinical spaces; and assists animal care staff with training animals for medical behaviors. This position requires flexibility to accommodate changing caseloads and schedules, attention to detail, communication and collaboration across teams, and the ability to interact positively with park guests and coworkers. Work may take place indoors and outdoors, including near refrigeration and freezer units, and may involve limited exposure to chemicals and radiation. Protective equipment is provided when necessary.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Valid state driver's license.
At least two years of veterinary technician work experience.
Veterinary Technology certification, registration, or license, and ability to obtain certification by the state of Florida within the first six months of employment.
Available to work weekends and holidays.
Willingness to work evenings in rare emergency, procedure, or animal care situations.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and to lift and move 25 pounds and over at times.
Ability to work indoors, outdoors, and in or around refrigeration and freezer units that create moderate noise.
Ability to work with limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation; protective equipment is provided when necessary.
Ability to adapt and remain flexible with changing caseloads and daily schedules.
Excellent communication skills and ability to foster collaboration and distribute information to teams across the park.
Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment involving records, computer data entry, pharmaceuticals, and supply ordering.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, databases, and digital medical records.
Ability to interact positively with park guests and coworkers of varied ages and backgrounds, including individuals with special needs.
Demonstrated positive attitude, organization, time-management skills, energy, and commitment to quality.

Nice To Haves

Exotic animal or zoo animal care experience.
Veterinary technician experience in a zoological facility.

Responsibilities

Assist the veterinary hospital team with preventative medicine, animal illness, and animal welfare programs.
Apply veterinary technical skills to a diverse collection of animals.
Prepare and assist with animal triage, diagnostic imaging, and procedures.
Collect, transport, and process samples; prepare samples for laboratory analyses and research projects; and maintain clear records.
Enter medical data into the TRACKS electronic animal medical records system.
Coordinate animal exams and procedures, medical treatments, and routine sample collection.
Dispense medications and supplies, assist with regular inventories, and communicate restocking needs to hospital management.
Assist with maintaining surgery and treatment rooms, anesthesia and medical equipment, and supplies.
Assist animal care staff with training for medical behaviors.
Perform other related duties as assigned.