Veterinary Care Technician I

Veterinary Care Technician I

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 wildlife agencies. The position also supports clinical and surgical activities, collaborates with research teams, oversees medical record-keeping, and maintains medical equipment and supplies.

Expected Salary: Salary will be commensurate with experience and training.

Required Qualifications - 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.