Veterinary Technician & Hospital Manager: Lead & Mentor

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

Job summary

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL is seeking a Veterinary Technician & Hospital Manager to lead the animal health team and support the staff veterinarian. You will mentor technicians and interns, manage schedules, and oversee budgets and compliance with AZA and USDA standards.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, medical treatments, clinical appointments, internship programs, and ensuring accurate record keeping.

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 in a veterinary technician position as well as experience with exotic/aquatic animals
• Thorough understanding of general disease processes, diagnostics, and prevention programs
• Familiar with the use of medical equipment including radiology, endoscopy, and surgery equipment as well as autoclaves and microscopes
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiar with electronic animal record keeping software such as TRACKS and/or Species 360 preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with clear driving record required.
• Customer Focus - Demonstrates courtesy, cooperation and friendliness with staff, volunteers and customers.
• Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork - Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively within a team and across departments for organizational success.
• Professional/Technical Knowledge— Remains current on developments in the field within and outside the organization; maintains proficiencies
• Planning/Decision Making- Establishes a course of action with specific goals and objectives in mind.

Responsibilities

• Performs veterinary diagnostics and provides medical treatments for animals requiring veterinary intervention.
• Assists in clinical appointments, performs veterinary diagnostics and provides medical treatments for animals requiring veterinary intervention.
• Management of veterinary technicians including monthly meetings and schedule management to ensure adequate staffing.
• Schedules and discusses with staff veterinarian team meeting agendas, staff training and development, training of new hires, training of volunteers.
• Provides oversite and management of the Animal Health department’s volunteer and technician internship programs, including mentorship, training and coaching.
• Maintains drug supply inventories, manages expired medications and chemicals, and oversees compliance with regards to controlled substances (Class 2-5).
• Monitors and manages the hospital’s annual budget, and maintains accurate up to date accounting records.
• Ensures medical and laboratory areas/equipment are clean and maintained in accordance with USDA and AZA standards.
• Assists the veterinary team with medical record keeping and appointment scheduling.
• Oversees and manages the veterinary technician volunteer program.

Skills

Veterinary diagnostics

Team leadership

Schedule management

Volunteer program management

Medical record keeping

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary technician program

State license or ability to obtain Florida license within 1 year

Tools

TRACKS

Species 360

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Florida Aquarium in Tampa, FL is seeking a Veterinary Technician & Hospital Manager to lead the animal health team and support the staff veterinarian. You will mentor technicians and interns, manage schedules, and oversee budgets and compliance with AZA and USDA standards.

Responsibilities include diagnostics, medical treatments, clinical appointments, internship programs, and ensuring accurate record keeping.