Veterinary Hospital Lead & Clinical Mentor

The Florida Aquarium; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL seeks a Veterinary Technician & Hospital Manager to lead the animal hospital's technical team and support the veterinary staff in delivering expert care for exotic and aquatic species. The role combines hands-on clinical duties with program management, staff mentorship, inventory oversight, scheduling, and compliance with AZA/USDA standards.

A licensed AVMA-accredited technician with 3+ years of experience is required, including experience with exotic/aquatic

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technical program and be licensed in at least one state and/or be able to become licensed in Florida within one year of accepting the position
• Three years of experience as a veterinary technician, including exotic/aquatic animals
• Thorough understanding of disease processes, diagnostics and prevention programs
• Familiar with medical equipment (radiology, endoscopy, surgery equipment, autoclaves, microscopes)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with electronic records software (TRACKS and/or Species 360 preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License with clean record
• Customer focus, teamwork, professionalism, and reliability
• Ability to plan, organize and make decisions with ethical and environmental considerations

Responsibilities

• Performs veterinary diagnostics and provides medical treatments for animals requiring intervention
• Assists in clinical appointments and treatments
• Manages veterinary technicians, including monthly meetings and scheduling
• Schedules staff meetings, training and onboarding of new hires and volunteers
• Oversees internship programs and mentorship for volunteers and technicians
• Maintains drug inventories and ensures compliance with controlled substances
• Monitors hospital budget and accounting records
• Keeps medical and laboratory areas clean per USDA and AZA standards
• Assists with medical records and appointment scheduling
• Oversees veterinary technician volunteer program
• On-call availability 24/7 in rotation; weekends/evenings/holidays as scheduled
• Participates in Conservation Day of Action annually
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Technical knowledge

Planning decisions

Reliability

Problem solving

Initiative

Professionalism

Communication

Leadership

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program; licensed in 1 state or Florida within 1 year

Job description

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL seeks a Veterinary Technician & Hospital Manager to lead the animal hospital's technical team and support the veterinary staff in delivering expert care for exotic and aquatic species. The role combines hands-on clinical duties with program management, staff mentorship, inventory oversight, scheduling, and compliance with AZA/USDA standards.

A licensed AVMA-accredited technician with 3+ years of experience is required, including experience with exotic/aquatic