Aquatics Quarantine Technician

The Petshop LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet-friendly workplace

Life and medical insurance

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

The Petshop LLC is looking for a Quarantine Technician responsible for the welfare of livestock in the quarantine facility. This involves maintaining aquarium systems and applying best practices to ensure livestock safety.

You will monitor water parameters, administer treatments, and keep accurate records while ensuring a clean biosecure environment. The position requires at least 2 years of experience in the aquarium industry, along with a solid understanding of aquatic health and systems.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in the aquarium industry or similar.
• Understanding of aquarium systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of freshwater and marine aquatic illnesses.
• Experience in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all quarantine holding tanks and ensure ideal water parameters.
• Perform regular water changes and cleaning.
• Identify sick fish and inform the quarantine specialist.
• Administer treatments with care as recommended.
• Keep accurate records of treatments and mortality.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned and functional.
• Receive and acclimate livestock shipments.
• Prepare livestock for transfer to stores.
• Assist store staff as needed.

Skills

Aquatic husbandry knowledge

Reporting skills

Knowledge of aquatic illnesses

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Aquarium systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Quarantine Technician is responsible for the welfare of livestock within the in-house quarantine facility. This role includes the maintenance and upkeep of all aquarium systems and the consistent application of best-practice husbandry protocols to ensure the smooth and safe movement of livestock through the quarantine process.

A strong understanding of biosecure protocols is essential, along with hands-on expertise in aquatic husbandry and the ability to identify potential aquatic illnesses. The role plays a key part in maintaining livestock health, system integrity, and overall quarantine standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining all quarantine holding tanks, making sure the water parameters are ideal for the relevant livestock
• Performing regular water changes, parameter checks and daily cleaning
• Observing and identifying possible sick fish and livestock, informing the quarantine specialist of any abnormalities
• Administering treatments as recommended by the quarantine specialist with the utmost care
• Keeping accurate records of all treatments, water changes completed as well as any mortalities found
• Ensuring all equipment are cared for, properly cleaned and disinfected and notified if replacements are needed
• Receive regular livestock shipments as organized by the Quarantine Team Supervisor, acclimating correctly and recording any DOAs
• Preparing livestock for transfer to The Petshop aquatic stores, ensuring all fish bags are sufficiently supplied with oxygen and seal correctly
• Aid store staff wherever needed, providing information and assistance if called upon

Must Have Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is essential.
• At least 2 years working in the aquarium industry, aquaculture or similar.
• A good understanding of aquarium systems, how each piece of equipment functions and how to achieve perfect water parameters.
• Knowledge of both freshwater and marine aquatic illnesses, the key indicators and the associated treatment methods.
• Good reporting and observation skills.
• UAE Valid driving license
• An understanding of the important of being bio-secure, and how to properly keep the quarantine area clean and disinfected.
• Experience working in a team and in a high pressure environment.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Excellent aquatic husbandry knowledge.

Perks And Benefits

• Pet-friendly workplace.
• Life and medical insurance coverage.
• Employee discounts on store products.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.