Veterinary Technician - Temp
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Job Location:
Draper, UT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
08-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Veterinary Technician (temporary; full-time)
Compensation Starting at: $20
Duration: Approximately 5-6 months
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Hospital Manager the Veterinary Technician is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of Loveland Living Planet Aquariums Veterinary Services Department. This position works closely with Veterinary and Husbandry team members to facilitate routine and emergency medical care for the Aquariums diverse living collection. This position performs essential job functions in accordance with the standards of accrediting and regulatory bodies including the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
This position is a temporary full-time role expected to last 5-6 months.
Loveland Living Planet is a non-profit AZA-accredited public aquarium located near Salt Lake City addition to being the largest science-based education outreach program in the state of Utah we are home to a diverse collection of mammals birds reptiles and fish ranging from critically endangered native fish to Asiatic clouded leopards. The institution is growing rapidly as is our full-time veterinary services program with the goal of providing best-in-class medicine for the animals in our care using advanced equipment including: digital radiography rigid and flexible endoscopy dental prophylaxis ultrasound in-house bacteriology and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position supports the daily function and operation of the Aquariums Veterinary Services Department including but not limited to:
- Assisting veterinarian in performing diagnostics and providing medical treatment for the collection
- Ensuring veterinary clinic areas and equipment are clean and well-maintained
- Maintaining drug and hospital supply inventories and filling prescriptions
- Assisting veterinarian with all medical surgical and diagnostic procedures
- Facilitating medical record-keeping and appointment scheduling
- This job may entail on-call responsibilities and other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelors degree or graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary technical program (CVT/LVT) preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience as a full-time veterinary technician
- Experience working with zoo animals aquatics wildlife or exotic pets preferred
- Familiarity with electronic record-keeping
- Familiarity with use of medical equipment such as radiology endoscopy microscopy and surgical tools
- Thorough understanding of general disease processes diagnostics and prevention programs
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Excel Powerpoint Outlook)
- Possess excellent communication skills and multi-tasking abilities
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
- Valid Utah drivers license (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- CPR/First Aid certification to be obtained upon employment
- Must possess or be willing to obtain current negative drug and TB test results
Physical Demands:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the following have been identified as physical requirements of the job.
- This position requires periods of standing and walking as well as extended periods of sitting with technology systems and reporting. The role will primarily be within an attraction environment.
- Must be available to work hours or take calls to support your team outside of scheduled business hours for emergency and non-emergency situations. On call 24 hours a day
- Must be able to provide veterinary care and assessments in a variety of exhibit and non-exhibit settings. This may include wading swimming or diving walking on wet floors and outdoor work under variety of conditions: cold weather hot weather rain mud ocean environments and dry land
- Considerable physical exertion such as walking bending stooping and climbing of ladders
- Lifting of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) on a frequent basis
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for do not discriminate on the basis of age race color ethnicity national origin ancestry creed religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status veteran status or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations please contact.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Communication skills
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Vital Signs Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Visit Loveland Living Planet Aquarium to Explore, Discover, and Learn about Earth's diverse ecosystems. See penguins, sharks, sloths, leopards and more!
