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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.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Veterinary Technical Skills • 1+ yrs
Diagnostics • 1+ yrs
Medical Procedures • 1+ yrs
Medical Record Keeping • 1+ yrs
Attention to Detail • 1+ yrs
Clear Communication • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs
Animal Welfare • 1+ yrs

Experience

1+ years

Certifications

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, or RVT) • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Benefits and perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan / Pension
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Discounts
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationSarasota, Florida, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalMedium • 7/10
cognitiveHigh • 8/10
executionHigh • 9/10
creativityMedium • 6/10
uncertaintyHigh • 8/10
communicationHigh • 8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

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