Hospital Technician I or II

Georgia Sea Turtle Center; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Sea Turtle Center in Saint Simons Island, GA is seeking a Hospital Technician to provide hands-on leadership of the veterinary hospital facilities, including the diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy, surgery, and radiology suite, under the general direction of the Rehabilitation Program Manager and Director of Veterinarian Services.

The role involves technical and medical assistance in the care and daily treatment of all animals, assistance in anesthesia and surgical procedures, maintenance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing technical and medical assistance in the care and treatment of animals.

Job description

Job Summary

Under general direction from the Rehabilitation Program Manager and Director of Veterinarian Services and utilizing well-defined objectives and guidelines, the Hospital Technician provides “hands‑on” leadership through knowledge of the disciplines of veterinary medical primary technical care and a general understanding of sea turtle rehabilitation and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the veterinary hospital facilities including the diagnostic laboratory, pharmacy, surgery, and radiology suite. Responsibilities include providing technical and medical assistance in the care and daily treatment of all animals maintained by the GSTC. The Hospital Technician assists in anesthesia, and surgical procedures, maintains all diagnostic equipment in good order and orders and maintains an inventory of medical drugs, equipment, and supplies.Description: Responsible for providing technical and medical assistance in the care and treatment of...