Veterinary Technician (Full-time, SeaWorld San Diego)

What you get to do:

• Apply comparative veterinary technical skills to a diverse collection of animals (cetaceans, pinnipeds, small mammals, elasmobranchs, fish, reptiles, avian, amphibians, invertebrates, etc.).
• Assist veterinarians, lab techs, animal trainers, and animal care specialists in all aspects of managing the health of SeaWorld’s collection animals.
• Assist veterinarians and animal rescue team in caring for stranded animals being rehabilitated through our rescue, rehabilitation, and return to our oceans program (shorebirds/pelagic birds, sea lions, seals, sea turtles, dolphins etc.). This includes, but is not limited to, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, surgical procedures, emergencies and critical care.
• Assist veterinary staff in organizing and implementing animal health preventative medicine programs.
• Schedule and coordinate all animal routine checkups, diagnostic exams, procedures, treatments and follow up visits.
• Attend weekly animal rounds with veterinary team and schedule all non-routine appointments.
• Collect, transport, and process diagnostics samples, while maintaining clear records. Use your RVT skills to prepare samples for analyses in, but not limited to, hematology, chemistry, microbiology, mycology, parasitology, urinalysis, and cytology.
• Assist with medical data entry into our electronic animal medical records system (TRACKS).
• Dispense meds, vitamins and other supplies as requested. Perform pharmaceutical and supplies inventories on a regular basis to restock as needed.
• Maintain pharmacy, treatment and surgery rooms, anesthetic equipment, medical equipment, and supplies. Prepare and assist with triage, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and procedures. Provide surgical assistance and anesthetic monitoring.
• Coordinate and implement radiology, laser, and surgical area safety programs. Archive diagnostic digital images.
• Ensures excellent animal care service by responding to team's requirements, expectations and needs. Assist and participate in animal care or Hospital projects as requested; and other related duties as assigned.

What it takes to succeed:

• Must be at least 18 years of age and must have valid California driver's license.
• Veterinary experience required.
• Aquatic animal care experience preferred. Emergency medicine skills and exotic animal veterinary experience preferred. Strong anesthesia experience preferred.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm to learn anatomy and physiology of new species.
• Maintaining records, computer data entry, dispensing pharmaceuticals, vitamins, and ordering supplies require a detail-oriented person able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications, spreadsheets and databases, including digital medical records (TRACKS).
• Able to sit, walk, talk, use hands, hear, smell and have color vision. Able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Medical procedures require standing, walking, using hands, listening, talking and good vision. Must be able to lift and carry 25 lb.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors, sometimes with moderate noise.
• Able to work with limited exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and radiation. Training and protective equipment is provided when necessary.
• Able to positively interact with park guests and co-workers of all ages, cultures and needs. Must carry job duties with a professional and collaborative demeanor.
• Available to work weekends and holidays. Willingness to work evenings in the, rare, event of an emergency, procedure, or animal care need.
• Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, exemplifying, highly organized, detailed-oriented time-management skills with high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Education and experience

• Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) in the state of California or credentialed in other US state, ability to acquire CA license within one year of hire.
• AVMA accredited associate, bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology program, or registered as a veterinary technician in the State of California preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as a Veterinary Technician in a zoological facility preferred.

Hours and Availability

• Have 5 days of unrestricted availability to include weekends and holidays.
• 40 hours per week.
• On occasion, overtime hours may be necessary for animal care.

Compensation:

• 24.00 USD per hour

Resume/CV Required
A resume is required. If you were unable to attach a resume to your application, please send a copy to swc.employment@seaworld.com, attention: Veterinary Technician.