Veterinary Technician

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Texas State Aquarium

Veterinary Technician

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one-of-a-kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limed to:

• Process all samples for evaluation by the Veterinarian or submission to outside laboratories.
• Collect, or assist with collection of, biological samples from husbandry collection and rehabilitation animals.
• Enter lab results in records for review by Veterinarian.
• Administer, or dispense to husbandry staff for administration, medications according to the veterinarian's prescriptions.
• Assist with surgical procedures and monitoring of patients during anesthetic procedures.
• Assist veterinarian with necropsies.
• Inventory medical drugs and ensure that all drugs are kept within DEA and USDA/APHIS regulations.
• Coordinate biohazardous waste disposal program.
• Maintain radiology records and licensing and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Assist with the care and treatment of any animals in quarantine.
• Assist with the medical care and treatment of animals in rehabilitation.
• Maintain hospital: all cleaning and organizing of equipment and facility including machinery maintenance schedules.

Experience Required

An Associate's degree or equivalent from two year college or technical school (Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician) and/or equivalent experience is required; 2 years of professional experience working with exotic animals in the Aquarium or Zoo field is preferred.

Perks

This position offers an attractive benefits/vacation package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan with a 100% match of the first 5% contributed.

How to Apply

All candidates must apply directly to the Career page on the Texas State Aquarium website:Texas State Aquarium

Texas State Aquarium

2710 N Shoreline Blvd

Corpus Christi, TX 78402

Phone: 361-881-1307

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