Marine Life Registered Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall Marine Life is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to deliver quality care for a diverse animal collection and perform routine laboratory testing. This role emphasizes accurate medical record-keeping and collaboration with veterinarians.

The position requires flexibility across days, evenings, weekends and holidays, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work near water. Training staff and maintaining equipment are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician status or eligibility for ABVMA
• Knowledge of animal restraint, lab testing protocols and accurate documentation
• Ability to stay calm in high-stress or emergency situations
• Comfort working around water and with diverse animal species
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Responsibilities

• Perform daily monitoring of Marine Life animals and conduct essential laboratory tests with proper documentation
• Administer medications and assist during medical procedures and examinations
• Support development of preventative health programs and provide animal health guidance to staff
• Provide emergency animal first aid and assist with quarantine processes for new or ill animals
• Oversee quarantines and maintain all medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and inventory
• Ensure proper nutrition and diet delivery for all species and train staff to implement treatments

Skills

Animal restraint

Laboratory testing

Documentation accuracy

Inventory management

Emergency response

Calm under pressure

Physical lifting (50 lbs)

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician

ABVMA registration eligibility

Job description

Marine Life Registered Veterinary Technician (Full-Time)

8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2, Canada

Job Description

The Registered Veterinarian Technician position has the primary responsibility of providing quality care to the animal collection, assist on a wide variety of standard clinical laboratory tests and analysis and monitoring the overall health and well-being of our animals in Marine Life. This position will provide the opportunity to gain experience as a care provider for exotic species.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing essential daily monitoring of Marine Life animals to check any pre-existing and/or any new medical concerns, performing essential laboratory tests and analysis, and maintaining proper documentation of medical records and logbooks.
• Laboratory testing and results, medication and prescription administration and assisting during medical procedures and examinations.
• Assist in revising and developing preventative health programs as required along with providing animal health care information and guidance to the Animal Care Attendants and Marine Life staff.
• Being called upon to perform emergency animal first aid and care if required, assisting with the quarantine process for all new and/or ill animals.
• Overseeing animal quarantines.
• Maintaining all medical equipment and instruments, pharmaceuticals, and product inventories.
• Assisting with ensuring adequate Nutrition and diets are being delivered to all species in care facility.
• Maintain animal medical records and communications between veterinarians. Delivering treatment plans to animal care staff and training staff to implement treatments were required.
• Other responsibilities as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Veterinary Technician or with the ability to be professionally registered in the Province of Alberta and membership in the Alberta Veterinary Medicine Association (ABVMA).
• Knowledge on animal restraint, laboratory testing protocols and procedures, and accurate documentation and inventory management abilities.
• The ability to remain calm in high stress or emergency situations relating to our animal's health and well-being.
• Applicants must be comfortable working in close proximity to a variety of animals and comfortable working in the water.
• Applicant must be able to lift 50lbs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a full-time position that requires flexible availability during days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers' License and able to provide a clear Drivers' Abstract.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.