Animal Health Technician
- Under general supervision, assists the veterinarian in the medical care of the animal collection including all species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates housed at the OdySea Aquarium.
- Works closely with the animal care staff and aquarists for medical updates, treatments and diagnostics.
- Assist in the maintenance of medical records, participating in quarantine procedures and preventative health programs.
- Proficiency in assisting with diagnostic testing.
- Establishes and implements standard operating procedures, stressing the highest quality of care in regard to animal care and health.
- Conducts chemical and cytological analyses of fluids and biological samples such as water, blood, feces and urine to determine normal or abnormal levels. Prepares biological specimens for shipment.
- Researches and investigates problems with clinical laboratory procedures and makes or recommends modifications and corrections as appropriate.
- Performs cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and hospital/procedure areas.
- Dispenses and administers medications, treatments and vaccinations to animals as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Orients, mentors and teaches clinical diagnostic, treatment and laboratory methods. procedures and techniques to staff as appropriate.
- Supervises, evaluates and develops staff and ensures effective and ongoing medical training of staff.
- In conjunction with laboratory staff manages inventory for the laboratory and medical areas.
- Maintains personal and professional development.
- Maintains confidentiality of information received at all times.
- Maintains excellent cross functional team leadership and participation skills.
- Performs other related duties required by veterinarian to maintain and operate the Animal Health Department safely and efficiently.
- Willingness to work nights, holidays, weekends and long hours as demanded by the operation.
- Veterinary Technology/Technician degree from an AVMA accredited program.
- Minimum of 3 years of veterinary technical experience, with at least 1-2 years of experience working with exotic/zoo/marine animals (aquatic animal experience preferred).
- Ability to independently perform complex, advanced clinical procedures with veterinarian oversight as needed.
- Knowledge of computer programs of basic word processing, spreadsheets, and internet database access.
- Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards and follow standard operating procedures.
- Ability to analyze, verify and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data to maintain accurate results.
- Ability to identify and evaluate clinical testing problems, and to provide corrective measures.
- Demonstrate a strong dedication to furthering one’s knowledge about the animal collection and overall operation.
- Positive attitude and the ability to work with a large, diverse group of employees, volunteers, etc.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug testing and background investigation.
- Allergies related to animals or plants, which might interfere with ability to work, must be controlled by medications or protective equipment.
- Ability to push/pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, as well as walk.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, or crawl.
- Required to frequently talk and hear.
- No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work.
- Specific vision requirement for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Must be able to take directional cues directly or indirectly.
- Ability to work in an environment that may be loud at times.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including occasional extreme hot or cold, and wet and/or humid conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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