Job Summary:
Under general direction and well-defined objectives and guidelines, the Rehabilitation Technician I or II provides “hands-on” leadership through knowledge of the disciplines of husbandry care and life support systems with a strong understanding of sea turtle rehabilitation. The Rehabilitation Technician I or II is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the pavilion, including training of staff, including interns and volunteers, the duties of animal husbandry, water quality, and life support systems, animal observation, overseeing and maintaining assigned areas (i.e., commissary and pavilion), and ensuring that all records are up to date and complete. Responsibilities include planning and daily/weekly objective settings related to all aspects of animal husbandry care for the GSTC patients/animal residents. 

Description:

• Participates enthusiastically in a solid program of daily husbandry and clinical care for all animals maintained by the GSTC.
• Responsibilities include feeding and caring for all animals under the GSTC’s care, medicating animals and maintaining quarantine protocols as directed, cleaning and maintaining exhibits, tanks, life support systems, and husbandry record keeping.
• Responsible for diet formulation and feeding schedules of the animals under the GSTC’s care.
• Responsible for maintaining and safely operating the GSTC rehabilitation pavilion and exhibit Life Support Systems (LSS); troubleshoot and repair life support system-related problems.
• Performs “on-call” duties for rescue response, essential medical treatments, and animal health emergencies 1-2 days/week, and may work extended hours when required by caseload.   
• Participates in public outreach and educational programming, including special tours, public and private education programs, and daily visitor interactions/educational interpretation. 
• Oversee volunteers and interns working within assigned areas (Pavilion and Commissary).
• May assist hospital technicians with animal stranding protocol and records for the GSTC.
• May participate in veterinary procedures, including necropsies, and support euthanasia when necessary.
• Ensures effective communication with all GSTC staff, the general visiting public, educational groups, researchers, and other agencies.
• Participate in all required and/or assigned training and JIA events including but not limited to Shrimp & Grits Festival and Turtle Crawl.
• Performs other duties as assigned.