Veterinary Manager
Why apply?
You going to be part of a company with 20 years of experience creating unforgettable experiences for visitors and investing in the professional development of its employees.
You going to 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 and issues, including dietary requirements, vitamin and mineral supplementation
Maintain daily preventative medical programs for all animals. This includes physical examinations to determine the nature of diseases or injury.
Treat sick or injured animals in line with protocols agreed with the Consultant Veterinarian, including injections and inoculations
Ensure the safety of animals and personnel during medical sampling and treatment
Monitor the collection of medical samples, including fecal, respiratory, gastric, urine and blood samples
Perform microbiology analysis of all samples taken, including cytology and hematology, specializing in bacteria, fungi, and viral
Perform ultrasound sonogram examinations and analysis
Operate in-house blood analysis equipment
Ensure health and safety standards within the laboratory
Maintain medical supplies and equipment
Account for all health/medical record-keeping for all animals
Train staff for medical laboratory duties
Train staff for animal care duties
Liaise with, and assist, our sister facility, Blue Lagoon
Required Skills
Good communication and public speaking skills
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
Able to bend, lift, and stand for prolonged periods
Good organizational skills
Good 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.
Workplace hazards and infection control
Knowledge of the reproductive cycle of marine mammals
Knowledge of our euthanasia policy
Knowledge of necropsy techniques and assisting the veterinarian with necropsies
Knowledge of radiology and radiation safety
Pain recognition and emergency care
External parasites: fleas, ticks, mite • Recognition of internal parasites of birds
Apply now!
Interview will be virtual and/ or personal
Schedule and responsibilities of the position may vary, flexibility is required.