Overview

  • This company has been operating for 20 years of experience

  • You will be part of a talented team and a dynamic work environment.

  • Competitive salary

  • Technological tools to carry out the work

  • Training and growth opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Work, report to, and liaise with the Zoological Director and the Consultant Veterinarian on all animal care programs

  • Maintain daily preventative medical programs for all animals. This includes routine and critical care physical examinations

  • Treat sick or injured animals with the Consultant Veterinarian

  • Ensure the safety of animals and personnel during medical sampling and treatment

  • Monitor the collection of all medical samples, including fecal, respiratory, gastric, urine, and blood samples

  • Perform microbiology analysis of all samples taken, including cytologic specimens and blood films

  • Perform ultrasound sonogram examinations

  • Operate in-house blood analysis equipment

  • Ensure health and safety standards within the laboratory

  • Maintain medical supplies and equipment

  • Account for all health and medical records

  • Train staff for laboratory and animal care duties

  • Perform due diligence for any new medical products, equipment, and medication before purchase and/or use

  • Represent Ocean World at seminars and conferences as required

  • Work closely with section supervisors to ensure motivated, professional animal health care at all personnel levels

  • Liaise with, and assist, sister facility, Blue Lagoon Island in Nassau Bahamas

Requirements

  • Certified veterinarian

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a veterinarian – marine animal experience preferred

  • Good communication and public speaking skills

  • Able to bend, lift, and stand for prolonged periods

  • Good organizational and record keeping skills

  • Able to swim

  • Team player

  • Works well under pressure

  • English and Spanish language

  • Excellent people skills and ability to remain calm under stressful conditions

  • Compassion for animal and trainers

  • Knowledge of restraint of animal within our collection that include dolphins, sea lions, flamingos, psittacine birds, sharks, teleost fishes, and iguanas.

  • Knowledge of workplace hazards and infection control

  • Knowledge of the reproductive cycle of marine animals

  • Knowledge of our euthanasia policy

  • Knowledge of necropsy techniques

  • Knowledge of radiology and radiation safety

  • Pain recognition and emergency care

  • Recognition of internal and external parasites of birds

How to apply

  • Only thru e-mail - vetdr@ocean-world.Info.

  • Interview will be virtual and/ or personal.

  • Schedule and responsibilities of the position may vary - flexibility is required.

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