Veterinary Technician

Association of Asian American Veterinary Medical Professionals; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support animal health at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. This role involves processing samples, administering medications, and assisting with surgical procedures. Reliable candidates should have an Associate’s degree and experience with exotic animals.

The selected candidate will ensure compliance with all veterinary regulations and help maintain the hospital facility, ensuring the highest care for our animals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with exotic animals.
• Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process samples for evaluation by the Veterinarian.
• Collect biological samples from animals.
• Enter lab results for veterinarian review.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Assist with surgical procedures and patient monitoring.

Skills

Medical record keeping

Administering medications

Surgical procedures assistance

Zoo/aquarium animal care

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Take your career to new depths and put your skills to work in a one‑of‑a‑kind setting by becoming a part of the premiere aquarium showcasing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The Texas State Aquarium provides high quality, entertaining programming through education, conservation, and wildlife rehabilitation. We strive to provide our guests with an exciting, educational, and memorable experience.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Process all samples for evaluation by the Veterinarian or submission to outside laboratories.
• Collect, or assist with collection of, biological samples from husbandry collection and rehabilitation animals.
• Enter lab results in records for review by Veterinarian.
• Administer, or dispense to husbandry staff for administration, medications according to the veterinarian’s prescriptions.
• Assist with surgical procedures and monitoring of patients during anesthetic procedures.l
• Assist veterinarian with necropsies.
• Inventory medical drugs and ensure that all drugs are kept within DEA and USDA/APHIS regulations.
• Coordinate biohazardous waste disposal program.
• Maintain radiology records and licensing and ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Assist with the care and treatment of any animals in quarantine.
• Assist with the medical care and treatment of animals in rehabilitation.
• Maintain hospital: all cleaning and organizing of equipment and facility including machinery maintenance schedules.

An Associate’s degree or equivalent from two‑year college or technical school (Registered/Licensed Veterinary Technician) and/or equivalent experience is required; 2 years of professional experience working with exotic animals in the Aquarium or Zoo field is preferred.