Veterinary Technician

National Marine Mammal Foundation•San Diego, CA

2d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is seeking a Veterinary Technician in marine mammal medicine to provide direct support to the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program in San Diego, California. The role supports exceptional medical care and training for the Navy’s marine mammals and involves daily animal care, medical procedures alongside veterinarians and animal care staff, hospital maintenance, and medical record keeping. The position may be part-time or full-time, depending on program needs and candidate availability. Some travel in support of the program is required, approximately four weeks per year, and may vary with the needs of the animals and the Navy mission. The technician participates in an on-call rotation for at least three weeks per quarter, must be able to respond in person within one hour while on call, and may work weekends and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Be able to obtain a Secret clearance.
Be able to carry 40 pounds and remain on their feet for extended periods.
Be comfortable working on floating docks and in pier-side, boat-based, and marine environments.
Be able to respond in person within one hour while on call.
Demonstrate technical and laboratory skills, including patient assessment, diagnostic imaging, emergency response, biologic sample collection and processing, cytology, and other in-house analyses.
Demonstrate professionalism, self-motivation, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time-management skills, and excellent communication, with the ability to work independently without supervision.
Have strong interpersonal skills, good decision-making, and the ability to respond calmly and quickly to urgent matters.
Have a positive attitude, creative and independent thinking, and the ability to work both individually and within a dynamic team environment.
Participate in an on-call rotation for a minimum of three weeks per quarter.
Be available for some travel, approximately four weeks per year, and for weekend or holiday work as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in anesthesia, patient monitoring, and surgical assistance, or an interest in gaining that experience.
Experience in database management, data entry, data analysis, and word processing.
Proficiency or ability to gain proficiency in equipment setup, use, and maintenance, including routine laboratory analysis, endoscopy, digital radiography, anesthesia, laser therapy, instrument sterilization, and ultrasonography.

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and archive biologic samples.
Participate in physical examinations and the Marine Mammal Program’s preventive medicine program.
Dispense medications and prescriptions.
Operate and maintain medical and laboratory equipment.
Complete medical data entry and reconciliation.
Perform water quality sampling and analysis.
Manage HAZMAT labeling, disposal, and Safety Data Sheet binders.
Work with animal care staff in training husbandry behaviors and assist with nutritional preparation and support.
Participate in daily animal care, medical procedures, hospital maintenance, and medical record keeping.