Veterinary Technician - SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

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Aug 6, 2024
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JOB TITLE

Veterinary Technician

WAGE/SALARY (£/$/€)

£2,600 - £2,900 (per month)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

20-Aug-2024

COLLECTION NAME

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

WEBSITE

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3954566357

WORK ADDRESS

Yas Island - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

ABOUT THE COLLECTION

SeaWorld is home to over 35 interactive experiences and rides, live characters and performances, 17 dining options, 13 retail outlets, and roaming entertainment across all realms. With over 100 animal experiences and presentations, including up-close animal encounters and expeditions, you will learn about the incredible One Ocean that connects all of us.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

JOB SCOPE:

Assists with veterinary treatments and procedures for all aspects of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s collection as directed by Veterinarians Coordinates medical procedures, treatment, routine husbandry behavioral scheduling and other protocols as directed by the leadership teams
Maintains and cleans the medical areas, surgical room and equipment
Performs pharmaceutical and medical supplies inventories and updates the tracker accordingly
Participates in the medical care of rescued wildlife including but not limited to dugongs, birds, sea turtles, and cetaceans
Assists with anesthetic procedures, radiology procedures, collection of veterinary samples, and preparation of samples for diagnostic testing
Consults and educates the animal colleagues, leadership teams and occasionally guests, in areas of health, welfare, and husbandry
Assists with animal health research projects and prepares data results for presentations and peer-reviewed publications
Assists in maintaining all animal records
Assists in the field for rescues, health assessments and field research with various species when required
Works in varying shifts/hours based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts; weekends, and holidays Lifts, carries, pushes, pulls up to 50 lbs / 20kg on occasion; extensive walking or standing indoors or outdoors; tasks that involve repetitive motions such as bending, stooping, or lifting
Performs other duties as assigned

JOB ESSENTIALS:

Diploma in a related field or equivalent
Ability to obtain a license or certification for veterinary technician in the UAE as required
At least 2-3 years of proven experience in a veterinary hospital as a veterinary technician.
Excellent English communication skills and teamwork abilities
Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly as the needs of the animal collection develop
Knowledge in current computer application, including in MS Office Basic mathematical skills

JOB DESIRABLES:

Familiar with professional zoo/aquarium communities and non-domestic species
Previous experience with data entry, various hematology and reproductive analyzers and equipment maintenance schedules

WORKING HOURS

Shift work

JOB TYPE

Full Time

THE CANDIDATE WILL BE EXPECTED TO WORK ON:

Bank Holidays, Public Holidays

STAFF BENEFITS