Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for a Veterinary Technician to support the health and well-being of animals across a diverse range of taxa in an aquarium setting.

This position plays an important role in furthering the Seattle Aquarium's mission, "Inspiring Conservation of our Marine Environment," by providing skilled veterinary technical support and helping maintain continuity of animal health care during staff leave. The Veterinary Technician will work closely with veterinarians, another veterinary technician, and animal care staff to assist with examinations, treatments, procedures, diagnostics, medication administration, recordkeeping, and other aspects of veterinary care.

Success in this role requires strong veterinary technician skills, excellent attention to detail, clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. The ideal candidate is comfortable adapting their skills to a wide variety of species and working in a dynamic aquarium environment where animal care needs can vary from day to day.

The skills and abilities listed below may be demonstrated through a combination of relevant cultural and community programs, jobs, internships, volunteer experience, and/or formal or informal education. If you meet some of the requirements and you are passionate about our mission and our ocean, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you.

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician certification for Washington is required.
• Associate's degree from an accredited Veterinary Technician school is preferred.
• A minimum of one years' experience as a full-time Veterinary Technician is required.
• A minimum of one year of aquarium, exotics, zoo, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Must remain current on continuing education requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires handling, working with, or exposure to large, potentially dangerous animals, animal diseases, and potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Occasionally required to lift more than 30 pounds.
• Must be able to be on their feet six or more hours a day and be active through all physical motions.
• Required to work outdoors year-round, near water, on wet and slippery surfaces, and at heights.
• Applicants must be available to work one weekend day, holidays, and occasional evenings or nights.
• Ability to travel between Seattle Aquarium sites. Having a Washington State Driver's License is beneficial but not required.

$26.00-$28.00 per hour. Dependent on experience. Please include salary expectations in your application materials. Full-time staff are eligible for the Seattle Aquarium's comprehensive benefits package to include medical, vision, dental, an employer-funded health reimbursement account, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, 403b retirement fund with employer match, access to a subsidized ORCA pass, a Seattle Aquarium Family Plus membership and generous paid time off.

Interested candidates should upload a rsum to our online application to be considered. Application review will begin immediately.

SeattleAquarium.org/careers

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Note: If offered the position, candidates must pass a background check. Conviction record is not an automatic disqualifier; we are a second chance employer.