Exotic Animal Veterinary Technician

National Aquarium; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Aquarium operates a full-time on-site Veterinary Technician role within the Animal Care and Welfare Team in Baltimore, MD. This licensed technician supports a diverse collection including fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and rescued marine life, under veterinarians’ direction.

Responsibilities include daily medical treatments, medication preparation, anesthesia assistance, phlebotomy, necropsies, and veterinary record management, with a focus on clinical and preventative care and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years veterinary technician experience in comparable practice (AZA or exotics/wildlife preferred).
• Registered through a state board as a Veterinary Technician or become registered within 6 months of employment.
• Must obtain Maryland Veterinary Technician license within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to learn and effectively use proprietary Aquarium software (Tracks).
• Flexible schedule including weekend and/or evening hours, including on-call.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily medical treatments as instructed by the veterinarians.
• Prepares medications including accurate dosing and filling prescriptions.
• Performs phlebotomy on collection animals.
• Assists in necropsies and surgical procedures including anesthesia administration and monitoring.
• Responds to emergency situations during or after hours.
• Updates medical records and laboratory submissions.
• Maintains instruments and equipment; performs laboratory procedures when necessary.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Maryland veterinary license within 6mo

State board registration

Tracks software

Flexible schedule including weekends/e

Tools

Tracks

Job description

The National Aquarium operates a full-time on-site Veterinary Technician role within the Animal Care and Welfare Team in Baltimore, MD. This licensed technician supports a diverse collection including fish, reptiles, birds, mammals, and rescued marine life, under veterinarians’ direction.

Responsibilities include daily medical treatments, medication preparation, anesthesia assistance, phlebotomy, necropsies, and veterinary record management, with a focus on clinical and preventative care and