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Aquarium Veterinary Technician
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1+ years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
2h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Aquarium Veterinary Technician provides veterinary technical support to Mote SEA, assisting with medical care, diagnostics, and treatment of aquatic animals. This role involves close collaboration with curators and aquarists, focusing on animal welfare and effective teamwork within an AZA-accredited framework.
Aquarium Veterinary Technician The Aquarium Veterinary Technician provides veterinary technical support to Mote SEA as part of the Veterinary Services team, supporting medical care, diagnostics, and treatment of aquatic animals in collaboration with curators and aquarists. Success requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and teamwork within an AZA-accredited framework.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical & Medical Support: Assist with physical exams, diagnostics, anesthesia, and treatments. Prepare and administer medications, perform technical procedures (venipuncture, fluid therapy, wound care), monitor animals during procedures and recovery, and assist with emergency response.
Diagnostics & Laboratory Support: Collect, process, and prepare biological samples, perform basic lab procedures, and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
Records & Regulatory Support: Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, and inventories. Support compliance with AZA standards, regulations, biosecurity, and safety protocols.
Interdepartmental Coordination: Collaborate with curators and aquarists to communicate medical findings and coordinate procedures with husbandry schedules, providing staff training and guidance as directed by veterinarians.
Facilities & Professional Development: Maintain veterinary equipment, hospital readiness, and quarantine areas. Maintain licensure, complete continuing education, and support institutional welfare goals.
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology (credentialed CVT, LVT, or RVT preferred).
Minimum of one year of full-time veterinary technician experience (aquarium, exotics, zoo, or equivalent experience preferred).
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary animal care team.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs with assistance and work in wet, humid, variable environments.
Available for rotating weekends, holidays, and occasional after-hours response.
Exposure to large, potentially dangerous animals, animal diseases, and hazardous chemicals.
Core Competencies
Commitment to animal welfare and AZA standards, clear communication, adaptability, team orientation, accountability, and a willingness to learn.
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1+ years
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Mote Marine Laboratory
Team size
Growing team
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Mote Marine Laboratory is a marine research institution dedicated to the study and conservation of marine ecosystems and aquatic animals.
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Aquarium Veterinary Technician
Sarasota, Florida, United States • Full Time