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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

Requered
Skills:

  • Certified veterinarian
  • A 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

Apply
Now

  • Only thru e-mail
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  • Interview will be virtual and / or personal schedule and responsibilities of the position may vary, flexibility is required.

Other
benefits
include:
TRANSPORTATION, LUNCH, DISCOUNTS AT ALL POINTS OF SALE, MEDICAL INSURANCE, ETC.

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