Assistant Manager Veterinary Services

Atlantis Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual flights home

Discounts at Kerzner properties

F&B privileges

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to provide laboratory services and clinical care for marine and captive species. The role supports two veterinarians and a team of water quality technicians across Dolphin Bay, Lost Chambers Aquarium, Atlantis The Royal Aquarium, and satellites.

You will conduct diagnostic tests, handle samples, assist in procedures, monitor anesthesia, and contribute to preventive medicine and welfare programs at AZA-accredited Atlantis Dubai.

Qualifications

• Certified laboratory or veterinary technician with relevant experience.
• Experience in diagnostic laboratory practice or veterinary settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process blood and diagnostic samples from mammals and fish for labs.
• Operate and maintain hematology/chemistry analyzers and related equipment.
• Formulate, dispense and administer medications as ordered by veterinarians.
• Assist veterinarians during procedures and necropsies, including setup and equipment use.
• Support animal wellness programs and preventive medicine initiatives.
• Collaborate with husbandry and science teams for animal care and research.

Skills

Diagnostic lab skills

Vet technician

Lab inventory

Teamwork

On-call readiness

Education

Certified Laboratory or Veterinary Technician

Master's degree in laboratory work

Job description

Job Description:

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Atlantis Dubai is part of Kerzner International, and home to two extraordinary resorts: the world-renowned Atlantis, The Palm and the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal. Together, they represent world-class service, bold innovation, and unforgettable experiences brought to life.

With over 6,000 colleagues from 129 nationalities, Atlantis Dubai operates as one team, with many departments and back-of-house functions seamlessly supporting both resorts. Across every role and department, our shared purpose is the same: to create amazing experiences and everlasting memories - not only for our guests, but for our colleagues too.

About The Role

As an experienced veterinary technician, you will provide laboratory services and veterinary care to the animal populations at Atlantis Dubai and work to ensure the highest quality of clinical and diagnostic support. Atlantis Dubai is home to a population of 31 Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins, 4 South African fur seals and about 65,000 marine and freshwater fish. The technical support you will provide will include Dolphin Bay, Lost chambers Aquarium, Atlantis The Royal Aquarium, and satellite facilities. In this role, you will join a team of two veterinarians and three water quality technicians. Atlantis Dubai is an AZA accredited institution. This position is a full-time position reporting directly to the veterinarians. Half of the working time consists of clinical biology activity (diagnostic laboratory work).

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Proficiently process blood and other diagnostic samples from mammals and fish. Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including performing cytologic examination, manual CBC techniques, microbiologic cultures (aerobic, anaerobic and fungus), and using chemical analyzers and spectrophotometer for ELISA. Processing samples to ship to outside labs.
• Proficiently operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, including hematologic and chemical analyzers, endoscopy, ultrasound, radiology, sterilization, spectrophotometer.
• Formulate, prepare and dispense medication as ordered by veterinarians, and administer treatment to hospitalized animals and other patients. Perform pharmaceutical and supplies inventories on a regular basis to restock as needed.
• Assist veterinarians during medical procedures, including set up and use of equipment.
• Assist veterinarians during necropsy procedures, including set up and use of equipment. Perform post mortem samples when veterinarians are unavailable.
• Proficiency in providing basic diagnostic and post mortem sampling, procedural support to patients, emergency nursing skills, fish anesthetic management and monitoring.
• Work with husbandry staff on behavior training of animals for medical procedures.
• Assist veterinarians during research and special projects. Participate in team special projects and actively participate in accomplishing goals and initiatives set by the Animal Health and Science team.
• Support animal wellness/wellbeing programs through preventive medicine, diagnostic procedures, & promotion of animal welfare.

About You

• Certified Laboratory or Veterinary Technician.
• Minimum three years of experience in diagnostic laboratory practice, or domestic animal veterinary practice, or research laboratory practice. Previous experience in wild animal is NOT compulsory. Maintain a positive tone in a highly changing environment.
• Excellent organizational skills. Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays. The position may include occasional on-call responsibilities.
• Keep workspaces perfectly tidy.
• Provide rigorous, detail oriented, well-organized work.
• Certified Laboratory or Veterinary Technician, or master’s degree in laboratory work. Level corresponding to 2 to 4 years of university study.

We offer a competitive, tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED), alongside a wealth of benefits. These include generous food and beverage privileges, exclusive discounted rates at all Kerzner properties worldwide, comprehensive health insurance (with dental coverage), annual flights home, life insurance, an incentive programme, and a variety of colleague wellness and social initiatives.

With a strong emphasis on learning and development, colleagues at Atlantis enjoy access to world-class training, career mobility, and internal growth opportunities across the Kerzner portfolio - making this an ideal environment for ambitious individuals seeking a long-term, fulfilling career in luxury hospitality. Join the A-Team and discover the extraordinary.