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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