Veterinary Technician

Job Description

The job scope includes:

• Assists with veterinary treatments and procedures for all aspects of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s collection as directed by Veterinarians
• Coordinates medical procedures, treatment, routine husbandry behavioral scheduling and other protocols as directed by the leadership teams
• Maintains and cleans the medical areas, surgical room and equipment
• Performs pharmaceutical and medical supplies inventories and updates the tracker accordingly
• Participates in the medical care of rescued wildlife including but not limited to dugongs, birds, sea turtles, and
• cetaceans
• Assists with anesthetic procedures, radiology procedures, collection of veterinary samples, and preparation of samples for diagnostic testing
• Consults and educates the animal colleagues, leadership teams and occasionally guests, in areas of health, welfare, and husbandry
• Assists with animal health research projects and prepares data results for presentations and peer-reviewed publications
• Assists in maintaining all animal records
• Assists in the field for rescues, health assessments and field research with various species when required
• Works in varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; weekends, and holidays
• Lifts, carries, pushes, pulls up to 50 lbs / 20kg on occasion; extensive walking or standing indoors or outdoors; tasks that involve repetitive motions such as bending, stooping, or lifting
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

• Diploma in a related field or equivalent
• Ability to obtain a license or certification for veterinary technician in the UAE as required
• At least 2-3 years of proven experience in a veterinary hospital as a veterinary technician.
• Excellent English communication skills and teamwork abilities
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly as the needs of the animal collection develop
• Knowledge in current computer application, including in MS Office
• Basic mathematical skills
  
  

• Familiar with professional zoo/aquarium communities and non-domestic species
• Previous experience with data entry, various hematology and reproductive analyzers and equipment maintenance schedules