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Marine Mammal Medical Technician
Dolphin Research Center
Grassy Key, Florida

Functions/Expectations:
- Assist in medical procedures, treatments, and monitoring animal health.
- Assist in coordination and implementation of treatment plans carried out by animal care and training staff.
- Collect diagnostic samples and perform routine laboratory procedures.
- Clean and maintain medical equipment.
- Organize and maintain inventory of supplements, medicines, and medical supplies.
- Maintain accurate medical records, procedures manual, and government documentation.
- Collect and analyze data from medical and husbandry records.
- Research sources and specifications of drugs, supplies, and equipment.
- Participate in assessment and rescue of manatees.
- Assist in necropsies.
- Assist in administrative duties including budget preparations, note taking, and correspondence.
Qualifications:
- Position requires a highly motivated, energetic, versatile, and flexible team player, with a BS or BA, certification as a veterinary technician, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, computer, and communications skills a must.
- Requires attention to detail and a strong desire to learn.
- Must be able to manage own time and have the ability to identify and solve problems of varying scope and complexity.
- As with any position in the medical field, hours must be flexible and based on the needs of the animals.
- Must be able to work weekends and more than eight hours per day.
- Experience in radiology and ultrasonography is a plus.
- Interest or experience in complementary/ alternative therapies is also a plus.
Physical Demands:
- Must be physically fit and comfortable working in the water.
HOW TO APPLY
If interested, please submit a resume and a DRC application to drc-hr@dolphins.org or mail to Human Resources, Dolphin Research Center, 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050 or fax to 305-289-8902.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Marine Biology |
Tags | Marine Mammal |