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.