Cetacean Conservation Biology Apprentice - The Marine Mammal Center

The Cetacean Conservation Biology Apprentice (CCBA) is an intensive hands-on apprenticeship designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to community-powered conservation, with a strong emphasis on cetacean biology and inclusive engagement. Hosted within one of the world’s largest marine mammal stranding response programs, the CCBA supports both scientific research and community outreach efforts focused on cetacean conservation.

The apprentice will participate in regular marine mammal surveys conducted via small vessels and from shorelines in both nearshore bay and offshore environments. Responsibilities include assisting with survey preparation, volunteer and intern training, and data management using tools such as photo-identification, drone operations, and line-transect sampling, alongside software such as Mysticetus and ArcGIS.

This apprenticeship also includes training in small boat handling, field data collection techniques, participation in collaborative research meetings and community working groups that focus on science-driven conservation initiatives. In addition, the CCBA will support project and volunteer coordination, providing mentorship to interns and volunteers while strengthening their own leadership and organizational skills.

Animal Care Crew Senior Manager - The Marine Mammal Center

The Animal Care Crew Senior Manager oversees the Animal Care Crew Program at The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital. This position acts as a conduit and advocate for information sharing for the Animal Care Crew Program and Veterinary Science Program ensuring continuity of animal care across the 28 different animal care volunteer teams (crews) and Animal Care Crew Management (ACCM) staff at the Sausalito main hospital, and adherence to protocols as set by the veterinary and husbandry teams. 

2 Openings at The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife, Sanibel, FL

The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.), is opening a new position at our clinic as we are seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant and full-time CVT to add to our growing team. For more information, click the links below.

Director of Animal Care (Full - Time) - Sea Turtle, Inc., South Padre Island, TX

Sea Turtle, Inc. is a global leader in sea turtle rehabilitation, conservation, research and education!

With the recent completion of the world’s largest fully enclosed sea turtle hospital , we’re seeking a strategic, innovative, engaging, experienced, and mission-driven Director of Animal Care to lead and elevate  our animal care operations.

This is more than a clinical leadership role—it is an opportunity to shape process excellence, mentor and lead a high-performing team, and help create an unmatched experience for patients, the public, and staff.

For a complete description, and to apply, see our website at seaturtleinc.org/jobs or click this link: Apply Here

Stranding Biologist & Research Technician - Alabama Marine Mammal Stranding Network

Stranding Biologist:

General Duties: The Stranding Biologist will work with the Stranding Program Manager, contract veterinarians, staff, students, interns and volunteers to enhance reporting and response efforts for marine mammal strandings; collect consistent, high-quality data that are used to determine causes of strandings and death; support research projects; and engage in public education and outreach. Specifically, the position will help monitor a 24-hour stranding hotline; assist with and lead field stranding response; collect, archive and inventory samples; lead and participate in necropsies; manage data and documentation, including writing reports; maintain equipment and ensure safe and clean lab conditions; assist with public outreach activities and volunteer coordination; contribute to research projects, conduct data mining, and data analyses.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: BS degree in biology, marine science, wildlife biology, or other relevant field.

Minimum previous experience: 1 yr of experience in a related field

Requirements: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; Applicant is required to obtain an Alabama vessel license and complete a DISL boating safety class, and should be willing to obtain a hazardous materials shipping certification within 6 months of employment. Occasional out-of-state and overnight travel required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional setting, including ease of speaking to the public and responsible use of social media

• Physically fit, able to lift at least 50 lbs and strong swimmer

• Ability to endure long hours under harsh field conditions, including temperatures ranging 20°F-100°F, rain, humidity and biting insects

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships

• Ability to work independently, think logically and apply problem-solving techniques

• Calm demeanor under stressful conditions

• Willingness to work irregular hours and be responsive and reliable at all times is essential

• Knowledge and experience operating large vehicles, ATVs, kayaks, vessels up to 24’ and trailering

• Must carry a “go-bag” when on-call and have dependable transportation for rapid response outside of normal business hours

• Knowledge of marine mammal conservation issues, especially relating human interactions

• Experience with computer software such as MS Office, and ArcGIS

• Prior experience with stranding response and necropsy (marine mammal or other relevant large-animal experience) is a plus

• Familiarity with MMPA, NOAA/NMFS and USFWS stranding protocols

The position is full-time for 1-year, with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance. Pay is competitive and will be commensurate with experience.

Supervision: The Stranding Biologist will be directly supervised by the Stranding Programs Manager in collaboration with the MMRP Director.

This physically demanding position will include work on some nights, weekends, and holidays and on-call as necessary. Applicants must be able to legally work in the U.S. at the time of application, without employer sponsorship. Interested applicants, please send a cover letter, CV, list of three references and date of availability to ALMMSN@disl.org before June 1, 2025, to be considered. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a successful applicant is chosen. DISL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from the pool of candidates without regard to identity information.

Established in 2011, ALMMSN is a cooperative regional stranding network partner that works in conjunction with NOAA's NMFS and USFWS to respond to dolphin, whale and manatee strandings. ALMMSN responds to an average of 40 cetacean and 3 manatee strandings annually, including 1-3 live marine mammal strandings per year. More information about ALMMSN and the DISL Marine Mammal Research Program can be found at https://www.disl.edu/research/marine-mammal-research-program or by contacting almmsn@disl.org.

Laboratory Technician 1 or 2 - Alaska SeaLife Center

This position is responsible for providing diagnostic and research laboratory technical support for the Alaska SeaLife Center. Duties include oversight of the day-to-day quality control and analyses including but not limited to hematology, serum chemistry, microbiology (aerobic and anaerobic), urinalysis, fecal parasite exams, and water coliform tests. This position assists with and performs diagnostic and medical tasks to ensure the health and welfare of all animals, as well as supports internal and external research projects.

Pathology Lab Technician (Full-Time) - SeaWorld San Diego

At SeaWorld, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we’ve already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors.

Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Veterinary Technician (Full-time) - SeaWorld San Diego

At SeaWorld, we’re passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we’ve already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We’re seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors.

Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Apprentice Radiologist - ZooRadOne

ZooRadOne has an open apprenticeship position for a radiologist to join our 2-DACVR practice. We are looking for a board-certified radiologist (DACVR or DECVDI) or a last year radiology resident with enormous interest in and tireless commitment to the unique, stressful, intellectually challenging, generally ‘un-lucrative’ and unabashedly awesome field of zoo and marine mammal diagnostic imaging. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of zoo/mm species is a huge bonus, as is previous hands-on work with these animals. Just as important is a meticulous reading style, ruinous commitment to excellence, stamina to research a great deal for every case, and comfort with discomfort (i.e. the unknown). Reports typically include detailed figures and all are reviewed (by M. Ivančić) before being finalized.

If you can tolerate an overbearing but committed mentor who is looking to pass down knowledge and teach the ins and outs of both teleradiology and on-site hands-on imaging, please reach out ASAP to ZR1 founder and owner Marina Ivančić at marina@drmarinaivancic.com.

Associate Veterinarian - South Carolina Aquarium

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for assisting the Vice President of Veterinary Care in the health management of the living population at the South Carolina Aquarium, with special emphasis on fishes, small mammals, birds and reptiles, and the rehabilitation patients in the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Care Center. He or she will work closely with the animal care staff and involve them whenever possible. The Associate Veterinarian will share the clinical case load with the Vice President of Veterinary Care. Additionally, they will be responsible for oversight of the veterinary student externship program, including recruitment and mentorship.

Veterinary Technician - Disney

As an experienced zoo and aquatic veterinary technician, you will provide veterinary care and laboratory services to the animal populations at Disney and work to ensure the highest quality of clinical support. The technical support you will provide will include Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Seas with Nemo & Friends, and satellite facilities. In this role, you will join our busy, high energy, team-oriented practice. This position is a full-time position reporting directly to the Practice Manager. The position does include on-call responsibilities.

Marine Mammal Science Professor - New College of Florida

New College of Florida invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position in Marine Mammal Science with expertise in research methods and statistics, including spatial analysis (GIS) and modeling, to strengthen and expand our rapidly growing Marine Mammal Science graduate program starting in August 2025. Our Master’s program is a 2-year, interdisciplinary, research-based course of study preparing students for further graduate positions in doctoral and applied programs, and work in government agencies, zoos and aquariums, and conservation and health settings. To graduate, all students must complete a research-based thesis of publication quality.

Examples of Duties

The successful candidate will have or be actively developing a high-impact research program in some aspect of marine mammal science (e.g., population biology, behavior, cognition, physiology, ecology, sensory systems, genetics, health). The candidate will supervise 4-8 graduate thesis students and provide mentorship and professional development support to all our students. The candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate-level courses in data management and analysis that include data munging, visualization, statistics, and statistical skills, including labs, while also contributing to the interdisciplinary Marine Mammal Science Seminar. They will also offer regular elective courses in their area of expertise related to managing data and its analysis in marine mammal science. Additionally, they will pursue external funding opportunities, foster collaborations with research institutions and agencies, and engage in service activities within the Marine Mammal Science program. The faculty member will also have the opportunity to contribute to undergraduate education through cross-listed courses, thesis supervision, and tutorials.

About New College

New College is driven by a mission to be the best liberal arts college in America. New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is an innovative liberal arts institution where students learn how to think, not what to think. Founded in 1960, the College has garnered national acclaim for its rigorous academics as students chart their own academic course with the assistance of faculty advisors and written assessments are given instead of letter grades. Conducting research is an important part of the undergraduate curriculum at New College with each student having to complete a senior thesis to graduate.

The New College campus sits on the scenic Sarasota Bay and directly adjacent to one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. The region consistently ranks among the best for quality of life, featuring world-famous beaches, historic architecture, and iconic fine & performing arts institutions.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ncfl/jobs/4846218/professor-marine-mammal-science.

A complete application includes:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vita

3. Description of proposed research including how you will support graduate students in their research pursuits

4. Statement of teaching philosophy

5. Graduate transcript (may be unofficial for initial application)

6. Names and contact information for three references (letters will be solicited for finalists)

To ensure full consideration, all materials should be received starting Friday March 28, 2025 but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

New College of Florida, an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with all federal, state, and Florida Board of Governors regulations. In accordance with state law, all employees are subject to a background check at the time of hiring.

According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding applications are open to the public upon request. Applicants who need accommodations to participate in the selection process should notify the search committee 48 hours in advance of a meeting. Contact HR at HR@ncf.edu with any questions about the application process or to request accommodations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a field related to marine mammal science/data science by the time of hiring, with a demonstrated record of research excellence. Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in teaching, a commitment to student mentorship, and exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans; status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

Necropsy Technician - The Marine Mammal Center

The Necropsy Technician will perform various activities in support of the Pathology & Diagnostics team including gross necropsy, histopathology (trimming of cases), and support of the biobank archives. They will assist in the collection, analysis, storage, and shipment of samples for collaborative research projects as well as the training of pathology participants of the Teaching Hospital program and The Marine Mammal Center’s visitors.

Necropsy Manager - The Marine Mammal Center

The Necropsy Manager facilitates smooth operation of the necropsy laboratory through management of logistics, consumables, equipment, maintenance of records, and samples. Through close collaboration with the Pathology & Diagnostics team, the position will facilitate the core activities of the diagnostic service: gross necropsy, histopathology, and biobanking. Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clinical investigators, staff, and external researchers and facilitating the collection, analysis, storage, and shipment of samples for collaborative research projects.

Veterinary Medical Technician - Shedd Aquarium

We are seeking a certified veterinary technician, which will be a new position joining our team of four technicians and a CVT Clinical Hospital Manager. The veterinary technician position is a vital member of the Animal Health team, and the ideal candidate has diverse species experience that includes fish, birds, reptiles, pinnipeds, terrestrial mammals, and marine mammals. This position helps add to the efficiency of the Animal Health department by providing high-quality medical care, and continually improving the care and management of the animal residents at Shedd Aquarium. Technicians at Shedd Aquarium are well-utilized and valued for their diverse skills. As part of a mission-driven conservation organization, the veterinary technician may also participate in educational programming, media, and conservation projects. Shedd Aquarium is a teaching hospital, and thus, the veterinary technician regularly plays a teaching role for veterinary technician students, veterinary students, and veterinary residents.

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Aquatic Animal Health - College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for a full-time assistant/associate/full professor position (tenure track) to develop an exceptional research program and contribute to the aquatic animal health program, which includes a state-of-the-art aquatic research facility located in the veterinary college.

The successful candidate will be expected to take on a multi-faceted role that includes developing an active and extramurally funded research program, as well as additional specific roles, including (1) Providing expertise in diagnosis, treatment, and pathological examination of fish for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Cornell Animal Health Diagnostic Center. (2) Serving as one of the Associate Directors of AQUAVET® at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, providing operational direction to a diverse program incorporating many topics relating to aquatic organisms, their environment, and the application of traditional veterinary disciplines to aquatic animals.

Veterinary Technician - The Florida Aquarium

Full Time – Hourly
Tampa, FL, US
Requisition ID: 1513

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing veterinary technical support for The Florida Aquarium’s main animal collection, off-site facilities, and/or animal rehabilitation programs. Works closely with the veterinary team as well as a diverse team of biologists and researchers dedicated to responsible animal care and health practices. This position will be based mostly at our main campus facility in Tampa, FL and provide support to the aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehabilitation center in Apollo Beach, FL. Performs essential job functions in accordance with guidelines set and approved by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and other safety regulatory agencies.

Essential Position Functions:

• Performs veterinary diagnostics and provides medical treatments for the collection and rehabilitation of animals

• Performs daily treatments and triages medical concerns

• Works as part of a team or via telemedicine with the primary veterinarian

• Ensures medical and laboratory areas/equipment are clean and maintained to OSHA and AZA standards

• Assists veterinarian with medical record keeping

• Assists with necropsies of collection animals across taxa

• Maintains medical equipment in proper working order

• Ensures surgical suite and exam room cleanliness, and is stocked for daily use and treatments

• Assists with training veterinary technician students, interns and volunteers 

• Assists as needed with inventory, ordering, permit assistance, new business relations, and scheduling

• Assists with biohazard disposal, scheduling, histopathology management, and performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by manager.

Education Requirements and Technical Skills:

• Must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technical program and be a certified, licensed or registered veterinary technician.

• Must be able to be licensed in Florida within 6 months of accepting the position

• Two years of experience in a veterinary technician position as well as experience with exotic/aquatic animals or sea turtles is preferred

• Thorough understanding of general disease processes, diagnostics, and prevention programs

• Familiar with the use of medical equipment including radiology, endoscopy, anesthesia, and surgery equipment as well as autoclaves and microscopes

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Knowledge of Tracks digital record keeping preferred.

Competencies

• Customer Service – Demonstrates courtesy, cooperation and friendliness with staff, volunteers and customers. Actively listens, anticipates and evaluates the customer’s needs. Ensures that customer satisfaction is a priority in all areas of responsibility. Actively engages our customers while fulfilling job responsibilities.

• Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork – Supporting, facilitating, and participating in activities that promote team effectiveness; demonstrating sensitivity for the feelings and needs of team members and supporting team goals.

• Professional and Technical Knowledge – Remains current on developments in the fields within and outside the organization; maintains proficiencies.

• Initiative – Taking actions to achieve goals; self-starting and proactive; asserting oneself to support others in the achievement of their goals; originating action rather than responding only to the action of others; anticipating the needs of both internal and external constituencies.

• Work Standards – Applies high performance standards to all work-related activities.

Typical Physical Requirements:

• Standing (up to 8 hours per day)

• Walking (6 hours per day)

• Lifting up to 50lbs. - Occasionally

• Carrying up to 50lbs. - Occasionally

• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity

• Exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, gases

• Ability to conduct field work in collection and research

• Typing on a computer keyboard

• More than normal talking

• Ability to travel driving car or truck

• Ability to maintain daily contact with a living collection of plants and animals

• Flexibility in working weekends and evenings

• Flexibility in working holidays

• Ability to interact and be around animals

• Ability to work outdoors for extended lengths of time

Associate Veterinarian - California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco

Reporting to the Senior Veterinarian, the Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the medical care of the Academy’s living collection. The position is primarily responsible for the veterinary management of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and invertebrates through a complete healthcare program, with an emphasis on preventative medicine. The Associate Veterinarian is a member of the Steinhart Aquarium Leadership Team and instills a culture of respect, trust, and accountability within the department and across the Academy. The Associate Veterinarian supervises and supports a team of animal health biologists and a veterinary fellow when the Senior Veterinarian is absent. This position is expected to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, and respond to emergencies as needed.

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