Marine Veterinary Technician: Lab & Clinical Care Expert

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis Resorts in Dubai seeks a Veterinary Technician - Marine Animal Health to support animal health programs across aquariums and Dolphin Bay. You will perform diagnostic lab work, clinical support, medication preparation, and equipment operation in a high-precision setting with marine mammals, fish, and other aquatic species.

The role emphasizes laboratory diagnostics, preventive care, and collaboration with veterinarians and husbandry teams.

Qualifications

• Certified Laboratory Technician or Veterinary Technician with relevant clinical/diagnostic experience.
• Experience with marine animals is beneficial but not required.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Process blood and diagnostic samples from marine mammals, fish and aquatic species.
• Perform cytology, CBC, microbiology cultures and ELISA tests.
• Operate hematology and chemistry analyzers; maintain quality control.
• Prepare, package and ship diagnostic specimens to external labs.
• Assist veterinarians during examinations, procedures, and necropsy support.
• Maintain inventories and ensure accurate documentation of samples and results.

Skills

Veterinary laboratory diagnostics

Marine animal health

Blood sample processing

Cytology

Manual CBC techniques

Microbiology

Aerobic cultures

Anaerobic cultures

Fungal cultures

ELISA

Spectrophotometry

Hematology analyzers

Chemistry analyzers

Diagnostic sample handling

Laboratory quality control

Ultrasound support

Radiology support

Endoscopy support

Sterilization procedures

Medication preparation

Pharmaceutical inventory

Veterinary nursing

Emergency nursing

Fish anesthesia

Patient monitoring

Necropsy assistance

Post-mortem sampling

Preventive medicine

Animal welfare

Research support

Clinical documentation

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Education

Laboratory Technician degree

Veterinary Technician certification

Master’s degree focused on laboratory work

Job description

Atlantis Resorts in Dubai seeks a Veterinary Technician - Marine Animal Health to support animal health programs across aquariums and Dolphin Bay. You will perform diagnostic lab work, clinical support, medication preparation, and equipment operation in a high-precision setting with marine mammals, fish, and other aquatic species.

The role emphasizes laboratory diagnostics, preventive care, and collaboration with veterinarians and husbandry teams.