Veterinary Care Technician I

Job description

Classification Title: Veterinary Care Technician I Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Job Description: The Sea Turtle Research, Rehabilitation and Education Program at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is seeking a Veterinary Care Technician I. Under the direction of the Veterinary Care Manager and Clinical Veterinarian, this position will perform both veterinary medical care and comprehensive husbandry duties for stranded and injured sea turtles. The candidate will be charged with working in all aspects of veterinary care, husbandry, and public outreach and education through “behind the seas tours” and other outreach events. Responsibilities include activities pertaining to the day-to-day operation of the clinic and life support systems, interfacing with permitting agencies, executing protocols for clinic and husbandry staff, responding to and coordinating the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of stranded sea turtles, and communicating and reporting to the appropriate...