Lead Veterinary Nurse - Marinelife Conservation Program

Under the supervision of The Marinelife Program Director, the Lead Veterinary Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the rehabilitating marine turtles at The Coastal Steward’s Sea Turtle Hospital. This position closely collaborates with the Veterinarian, along with other veterinary and husbandry team members to facilitate the medical care and husbandry of sick or injured sea turtles and acts as a mentor and leader to the veterinary assistants.

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Veterinary Technician - Virginia Aquarium

The Virginia Aquarium’s Veterinary Science & Research section is seeking a licensed Veterinary Technician with experience with a wide diversity of animals (fish, elasmobranchs, reptiles, birds, terrestrial and marine mammals) to join the veterinary team in providing medical care, including a comprehensive preventative health care program, to the Aquarium’s resident animals.

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Veterinarian - Ocean World, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

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.

Veterinarian - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo, California

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is looking for a veterinarian in Vallejo, California. This is a unique opportunity to work with a wide variety of species, from marine mammals such as bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, and harbor seals, to big cats like lions, tigers, and cheetahs, to many species of small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. The vision of SFDK is to be an inspiring connection to wildlife and the importance of how we live with, respect, conserve, and protect the natural world around us through animal ambassadors and passionate caregivers. The team looks forward to welcoming an experienced veterinarian to their ranks.

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/SixFlagsDKVet 

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Veterinary Practice Manager - The Walt Disney Company

About the Role & Team

As the Veterinary Practice Manager, you will be an integral member of the Animal Health leadership team, leading the Veterinary / Laboratory Technician Team for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (DAK), Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (DAKL), and Tri Circle D Ranch, and providing additional support for the Seas with Nemo and Friends (Epcot). You will work closely with the other leaders and team members to provide excellent animal care, and ensure efficient and effective function of the Animal Health operation.

In this full-time, on-site, role, you will be reporting to the Veterinary Operations Manager.

What You Will Do

• Lead all aspects of the DAK Hospital operation, including safety, inventory, equipment maintenance and purchase, and regulatory compliance

• Lead the DAK veterinary and laboratory technicians, supporting cast in their professional development, holding regular team meetings and one on ones to help develop team performance

• Presence in the operation daily to coordinate and problem solve, assist front line cast whenever vital, and partner with leaders and teams from Husbandry, Behavioral Husbandry team, Animal Nutrition, Water Sciences, Operations, Safety Services, Facilities, outside vendors, and more

• Participate in and promote the Animal Health team's guest experiences

• Partner with veterinarians, vet techs, lab tech, clinical pathologist, and Medical Records team to supervise/coordinate all vital diagnostic testing and sample submissions

• Supervise hospital imaging, acting as radiation & laser safety point for the Animal Health team

• Partner with other Animal Health leaders to ensure operational coverage, continuity, communication, and consistency across the team

• Assist and/or lead animal health special projects

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum three years of zoological/aquatic facility experience, or equivalent, as a certified veterinary technician

• Proven leadership experience (project or people-based)

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented; ability to prioritize and adapt

• Proficiency in technology/software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; SharePoint, Workday, and ZIMS; Zoom and Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary practice management / vet hospital leadership

• Active Member of AZVT or AZA/other relevant professional organization

• Familiarity with Walt Disney World, ASE, Animal Health managerial processes and company policies

• Experience in leading large, multi-doctor veterinary practices.

Education

• A.A.S. from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, or equivalent experience

• Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) in the state of Florida or ability to acquire licensure within 6 months

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life! This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide! Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

How to Apply

Please visit DisneyCareers.com to apply: The position of Veterinary Practice Manager has been posted through the end of day 10.31.24. The position number is 10100960

The Walt Disney Company
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Veterinarian - SR3

SR3 (Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research) is seeking a dedicated and experienced veterinarian to join our team in Des Moines, WA. Since opening our marine animal hospital in 2021, we’ve expanded rehabilitation services and resources for marine wildlife across the Pacific Northwest. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with a variety of marine animals, providing daily care and advancing marine animal health and conservation. If you are passionate about marine wildlife and eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.

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Aquatic Animal Health Postdoctoral Research Scholar at UC Davis

A post-doctoral research scholar position is available at the University of California at Davis, Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory based at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine starting in January 2025. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities that investigates fish health focusing on infectious diseases.

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Response Program Coordinator - Sealife Response, Rehabilitation and Research (SR3)

Sealife Response, Rehabilitation and Research (SR3), based in Des Moines, WA, opened its marine animal hospital in 2021, increasing rehabilitation options and resources for the region. We are seeking a Response Program Coordinator to oversee SR3’s hotline, ensuring consistent coverage and serving as the first point of contact for calls from the public and our regional stranding network partners. This role also involves participating in the daily care of marine mammals and sea turtles in rehabilitation, as well as training and overseeing volunteers to ensure smooth operations in both response and rehabilitation. The position requires flexibility, including availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed to meet operational demands.  

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Animal Care Crew Manager - The Marine Mammal Center

The Animal Care Crew Manager (ACCM) provides support and mentorship to Animal Care Crew Volunteers at The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital. Working alongside 25+ different animal care volunteer teams (crews) who care for the animal’s undergoing rehabilitation, primarily supports the volunteers but also provides varying levels of hands-on animal care.

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Veterinary Technician - SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

To provide comprehensive veterinary care to the SeaWorld Abu Dhabi (SWAD) animal population (mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, and invertebrates) as well as providing support for the affiliated regional marine life rescue and rehabilitation program. The post holder is integral to the maintenance of SeaWorld’s high animal welfare standards and to the advancement of the field and science of marine animal health. This role will assist and participate in the animal welfare program and play an active role in research opportunities at SWAD.

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Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Aquatic Disease Diagnosis - University of Florida-College of Veterinary Medicine

The Bronson Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (BADDL) and the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine (CDPM) at the University of Florida-College of Veterinary Medicine (UF-CVM) invite applications for a full time, Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Aquatic Diseases to serve as the Aquatic Disease Diagnosis Section Head at BADDL. This position is a multi-mission non-tenure track position in the Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine (CDPM) that is promotable following UF and CVM guidelines.

The position will be headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida and will perform clinical (80%) and extension (20%) duties at the BADDL. The candidate will function primarily as a diagnostic pathologist at BADDL. The diagnostic caseload includes a variety of aquatic animals and USDA regulatory export testing of all sectors of aquaculture, including food fish, ornamental fish, shrimp, and bivalves. Interaction with veterinarians, and aquaculture owners and producers are an integral part of this position. Creative use of diagnostic case material including publication of results in appropriate journals is encouraged. Additionally, the candidate may have limited opportunities to teach DVM and/or graduate students or engage in research at UF-CVM depending on the candidate’s qualifications and interests. University and public service through departmental, college and university committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate activities is expected.

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Associate Veterinarian - The Marine Mammal Center

The Associate Veterinarian supports the work of the Conservation Programs Department as a member of the organization’s veterinary team. The Associate Veterinarian provides clinical medical care and contributes to case management for patients at The Marine Mammal Center. Additionally, this position contributes to the training and mentorship of Teaching Hospital participants in the clinical veterinary and animal husbandry tracks.

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Senior Aquatics Specialist - Morgridge Institute for Research

The Institute is building a large Aquatics Core Facility that maintains several thousand tanks of research fish for multiple principal investigators, requiring highly specialized aquatics husbandry and functions. In addition to this facility, many smaller facilities for zebrafish and other aquatic species are maintained independently on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. The senior aquatics specialist will initially function in a technician level capacity with the potential for a promotion to management and the associated responsibilities increasing as the facility grows and additional support staff are hired. The number of animals in the facility is expected to grow steadily as research programs expand.

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Associate Veterinarian - Texas State Aquarium

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.

• Participate in the design and execution of the preventive veterinary care program.

• Prescribe medical treatments; communicate with animal care staff regarding treatment options, prognoses, follow-up care, and recommended husbandry changes.

• Perform physical examinations, surgeries, diagnostic procedures, and treatments to provide outstanding medical care to aquarium residents and Rescue patients.

• Administer and monitor sedation and/or general anesthesia.

• Work effectively with Curators to develop protocols involving animal diets, quarantine, and preventive medicine practices.

• Perform necropsies and prepare post-mortem samples for lab analyses; collate results over time and make medical recommendations based on trends.

• Provide basic medical, nutritional, and zoonotic training for Animal Husbandry staff as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree; at least 2 years related experience and/or training in non-domestic animal medicine.

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Necropsy Technician - The Marine Mammal Center

The Necropsy Technician will undertake various activities in support of the Pathology & Diagnostics team including gross necropsy, histopathology (trimming of cases), and support of the biobank archives. They will assist in the collection, analysis, storage, and shipment of samples for collaborative research projects as well as the training of pathology participants of the Teaching Hospital program and The Marine Mammal Center’s visitors.

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Veterinarian - SeaWorld, San Antonio

Plans, directs, and oversees animal health programs for collection and rescued animals. Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees animal health programs.

• Knowledge of current health status of collection.

• Manages diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and treatment of collection and rescued animals.

• Collaborates with curatorial staff.

• Organizes and maintains pharmacy and surgery areas.

• Oversees medical care of animal rehabilitation program.

• Conduct post-mortem exams.

• Maintain Animal Health records and preventative medicine program.

• Conducts animal health research projects and prepares the results for presentations and peer-reviewed publications.

• Perform animal health certification exams for animals and participate in transport of animals, if warranted.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or (VMD) from an AVMA-accredited institution required.

• Must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience in zoological medicine, including marine mammals.

• Board eligibility or Diplomate status in the American College of Zoological Medicine is desirable

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license and to meet requirements to drive SeaWorld vehicles.

• Must hold a valid U.S. veterinary license.

• Must possess or qualify to obtain a Texas Veterinary License and USDA Accreditation certification

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (wet, humid, sun, etc.).

• Must maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety requirements.

• Must be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs

Availability:

• 5 day work week, Tue-Sat preferred, can be negotiated depending on staff schedule and case load.

Hours:

• 40 hours per work week, with periodic on-call or emergency duty based on case load.

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.

Job perks or benefits:

• Paid Time Off- Vacation, Optional Holidays, and Sick pay

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401K plan

• Life Insurance

• Disability Benefits

• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

• Legal Assistance Plan

• SEA Employee Complimentary Park Tickets

• SEA Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. We are one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal husbandry, behavioral management, veterinary care, and animal welfare. We also rescue and rehabilitate marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® and Busch Gardens® rescue teams have helped more than 35,000 animals in need over the last 50 years.

How to Apply / Contact

Apply at: https://seaworldentertainment.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SEA/details/SWT---Staff-Veterinarian_JR114874

Qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

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Senior Veterinarian - Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL

The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, IL is looked for an experienced aquatic animal veterinarian to join the animal care team as a Senior Veterinarian.

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Hospital Director - Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles

As Hospital Director, you’ll be responsible for the medical diagnosis and treatment of sick and injured marine mammals utilizing available diagnostic and treatment modalities. Key duties will include ensuring optimal animal welfare in treatment, handling, and non- invasive research, as well as in identifying procedures and treatment protocols that enhance human and animal safety in the hospital.

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Research Veterinary Medical Officer - Department of Agriculture

This position is located in the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Aquatic Animal Health Research Unit in Auburn, AL.

In this position, you will conduct research on control and prevention of diseases of fish, including designing and conducting systematic research for determining microbial virulence factors, disease pathogenesis, immune responses, and for the development of in vitro and in vivo models, diagnostics, and vaccines.

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Veterinary Technician - Gulf World Marine Park

Gulf World Marine Park is located in Panama City Beach, Florida. The marine park is home to a variety of animal species including bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, harbor seals, penguins, tropical birds, and stingrays. It is currently home to one of only two collections of rough-toothed dolphins in long-term human care in North America. Gulf World is a member of The Dolphin Company, which has over 30 marine parks in North and South America and Europe.

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