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Ocean World

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!


  • 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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