Veterinary Technician
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1-3 years
Compensation
$18 - $24 per hour
Posted
4h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
National Aquarium is seeking a full time licensed veterinary technician to join the Animal Care and Welfare Team. This role involves providing veterinary technician support to the Aquarium's collection of invertebrates, amphibians, fish, elasmobranchs, reptiles, birds, and mammals, as well as rescue animals like seals and sea turtles, under the direction of veterinarians.
JOB SUMMARY:
National Aquarium is seeking a full time licensed veterinary technician to join the Animal Care and Welfare Team. The responsibilities of this role will include providing veterinary technician support to National Aquarium’s collection (invertebrates, amphibians, fish, elasmobranchs, reptiles, birds, and mammals) and rescue animals (seals and sea turtles) under the direction of the veterinarians.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Essential responsibilities include:
Performs daily medical treatments as instructed by the veterinarians.
Prepares medications to be administered, including accurate calculations of appropriate doses and filling of prescriptions.
Capable of performing clinical radiology demands of an exotic practice, including following technique charts, creating new machine settings if not available, and improvising with positioning techniques.
Performs phlebotomy on collection animals.
Performs or assists in necropsies.
Assists veterinarians in surgical procedures including anesthesia administration and monitoring and appropriate surgical equipment set up.
Responds to emergency situations during or after hours.
Must be able to apply general principles of veterinary technician duties in novel animals and situations, utilizing primary experience, consulting with other professionals, and published references.
Updates computerized medical records as appropriate, including laboratory submissions.
Instrument and equipment maintenance.
Performs laboratory procedures including blood analysis, CBC, serum/plasma prep for send outs and storage, parasitology, urinalysis, and microbiology when necessary.
Provides feedback to veterinarians regarding clinical cases.
Instructs veterinary preceptors and volunteers as needed.
Other duties as assigned or required.
Support company mission.
Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned or required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have at least 1-3 years of veterinary technician experience in comparable practice (AZA or exotics/wildlife experience preferred).
Registered through a state board as a Veterinary Technician or become registered within 6 months of employment.
Obtain Maryland Veterinary Technician license within 6 months of employment.
Ability to learn and effectively use all proprietary Aquarium software (Tracks).
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes weekend and/or evening hours, including on-call.
Ability to perform duties that may include walking or standing for extended periods, lifting, climbing ladders, and working closely with others.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work with diverse husbandry staff are essential.
Employees assigned to this position will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license, have an acceptable driving record, and possess the ability to drive a variety of vehicles (cars, vans/trucks).
Competencies:
Must be competent in practice of veterinary technology, drug calculations, medical department protocols (i.e. Quarantine, Controlled Drugs), clinical laboratory practices/procedures, ordering procedures, and equipment operation/maintenance.
Must possess capacity to become knowledgeable regarding aquatic and exotic animal anatomy and be able to apply standard clinical/veterinary technician procedures to an aquarium setting.
Must have an affinity for animals and have the capacity to make decisions based on the best interest of the collection.
Additionally, they should be able to quickly make decisions in emergencies. Must be able to evaluate situations and to know when to act independently or to seek consultation from veterinarian.
Updated 4h ago
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Experience
1-3 years
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Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
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Compensation
$18 - $24 per hour
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Company
The National Aquarium
Team size
Growing team
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. The Aquarium’s award-winning habitats are home to thousands of animals representing hundreds of species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. We are proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and exceed industry standards in all aspects of animal care and welfare.
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Veterinary Technician
Baltimore, Maryland, United States • Full Time