Facility
Dolphin Research Center
Closing Date
[jobclosingdate]
Description
DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility dedicated to teaching, learning and caring for marine mammals and the environment we share. We are home to a colony of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins and California Sea Lions.
Functions/Expectations:
● Assist in medical procedures, treatments, and monitoring animal health.
● Assist in coordination and administration of treatment plans.
● Collect diagnostic samples and perform routine laboratory procedures (cytology, microbiology, hematology)
● Clean and maintain medical equipment.
● Organize and maintain inventory of supplements, medicines, and medical supplies.
● Maintain accurate medical records, procedures manual, and government documentation.
● Collect and analyze data from medical and husbandry records.
● Research sources and specifications of drugs, supplies, and equipment.
● Participate in assessment and rescue of manatees.
● Assist in necropsies.
● Assist in administrative duties including budget preparations, note taking, and correspondence.
Qualifications:
● Position requires a highly motivated, energetic, versatile, and flexible team player, with a BS or BA, certification as a veterinary technician, or equivalent experience.
● Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills a must.
● Computer skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
● Requires attention to detail and a strong desire to learn.
● Must be able to manage own time, work independently, and have the ability to identify and solve problems of varying scope and complexity.
● As with any position in the medical field, hours must be flexible and based on the needs of the animals.
● Must be able to work weekends and more than eight hours per day on occasion.
● Experience in radiology and ultrasonography a plus.
● Interest or experience in complementary/alternative therapies also a plus.
Physical Demands:
● Must be physically fit and comfortable working in the water.
● Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and a completed DRC application.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications:
● Position requires a highly motivated, energetic, versatile, and flexible team player, with a BS or BA, certification as a veterinary technician, or equivalent experience.
● Excellent technical, organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills a must.
● Computer skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
● Requires attention to detail and a strong desire to learn.
● Must be able to manage own time, work independently, and have the ability to identify and solve problems of varying scope and complexity.
● As with any position in the medical field, hours must be flexible and based on the needs of the animals.
● Must be able to work weekends and more than eight hours per day on occasion.
● Experience in radiology and ultrasonography a plus.
● Interest or experience in complementary/alternative therapies also a plus.
Compensation and benefits
Benefits:
DRC currently offers medical benefits, life and disability insurance plan, a 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and overtime, as well as personal growth and training opportunities. DRC seeks to provide for the well-being of its employees and our salary combined with our generous benefits creates a competitive total package that is right for our environment.
Application instructions
To Apply: Forward a cover letter, resume and a DRC application to; Human Resources,
drc-hr@dolphins.org .
Dolphin Research Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer