Registered Veterinary Technician (Marine Life)

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall and Fantasyland Hotel); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. is seeking a full-time Registered Veterinary Technician for our Marine Life section. You will monitor animal health, perform laboratory tests, administer medications, and document findings to support staff and veterinarians.

The role offers exposure to exotic species care and requires the ability to work in water, handle diverse animals, and lift up to 50 lbs. Collaboration with ABVMA-registered professionals is expected.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Technician or eligible for Alberta registration (ABVMA).
• Knowledge of animal restraint, laboratory testing protocols, and documentation/inventory management.
• Able to remain calm in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Comfortable working around various animals and in water; able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily monitoring of Marine Life animals and conduct essential laboratory tests with accurate documentation.
• Assist with medication administration and support during medical procedures and examinations.
• Contribute to preventative health programs and provide health guidance to staff.
• Provide emergency first aid and assist with quarantine processes for new or ill animals.
• Oversee quarantines and maintain medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and inventories.
• Support nutrition/diet delivery for all species and ensure proper records are kept.
• Deliver treatment plans to staff and train others to implement treatments.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Animal care

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Inventory management

Calm under pressure

Water environment work

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician / ABVMA eligible

Job description

The full-time 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

• There are full-time and part-time positions available that requires flexible availability during days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License and able to provide a clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.