Veterinary Technician

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you!

What you get to do:

• Provide the highest standard of nursing care for animals living at Busch Gardens as well as wildlife rehabilitation cases
• Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures and with treatment of animals including procedural set-up and clean-up, animal restraint, anesthetic monitoring, medication administration, sample collection, radiographs, operating veterinary and lab equipment, and assisting with husbandry for hospitalized animals as needed
• Perform in-house laboratory procedures and prepare samples for shipment to outside labs
• Assist in maintaining hospital areas and vehicles
• Data entry in medical records and hospital databases
• Provide excellent guest service
• Depending on experience
• Provide mentoring to associate vet techs and participate in hospital training program
• Maintain or assist in administrative duties as assigned such as drug and supply inventory, ordering, maintaining vendor relationships, scheduling repair services, other
• Perform other duties as assigned

What it takes to succeed:

• Veterinary Technician degree or equivalent
• Certified Veterinary Technician required
• Must have a valid Driver's License and must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
• Team-oriented, with a positive attitude
• Work 40 hours/week with ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills necessary

What else is important:

• Ability to lift, push and carry up to 50 pounds
• Perform the following physical activities on a frequent basis: stand, walk, climb, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead and reach overhead, simple grasp and fine manipulation tasks.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying Florida weather to include extreme heat
• Able to follow directions and protocols for specified zoological areas and work independently
• Work in a consistent, professional, and positive manner displaying consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, reliability, and uphold company reputation and confidentiality

Conservation-oriented

• Must attach resume to be considered for this role

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

• SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
• ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE,
• RACE,
• COLOR,
• RELIGION,
• SEX,
• NATIONAL ORIGIN,
• SEXUAL ORIENTATION,
• PREGNANCY,
• GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION,
• DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.