The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) is seeking applicants for a veterinary technician position in marine mammal medicine, with the primary goal of providing direct support to the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program (MMP) in San Diego, CA. This position will be full-time and includes benefits.
The NMMF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to improve and protect life for marine mammals, humans, and our shared oceans through science, service, and education. NMMF supports the U.S. Navy’s ability to provide exceptional medical care and training of their marine mammals.
A successful applicant should have the following qualifications/characteristics:
Proficiency in technical and laboratory skills, including but not limited to patient assessment, anesthesia and patient monitoring, diagnostic imaging, surgical assistance, emergency response, biologic sample collection and processing, cytology, and other in house analyses
Attention to detail regarding equipment setup, use, and maintenance, such as routine laboratory analysis, endoscopy, digital radiography, anesthesia, laser therapy, instrument sterilization, and ultrasonography
Proficiency in database management, data entry, data analysis, and word processing
Professional, self-motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills; able to work independently without supervision
Strong interpersonal skills, good decision making, and the ability to respond calmly and quickly to urgent matters
Positive attitude with creative, independent thinking and the ability to successfully perform duties individually, as well as within a dynamic team environment
Applicants for the position must also be U.S. citizens, have a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to obtain a secret clearance
Applicants must be able to carry 40 lbs, remain on feet for extended periods of time, and be comfortable working on floating docks and in pier-side, boat-based, and marine environments
Preference will be given to applicants with previous marine mammal, zoo, and/or wildlife experience, registered veterinary technicians (LVT, RVT, CVT, etc), and applicants with extensive technical backgrounds.
Applicants must be able to respond in person within 1 hour while on-call.
The veterinary technician will participate in daily animal care, medical procedures with the veterinarian and animal care staff and hospital maintenance. Duties include collecting, analyzing, and archiving biologic samples, participating in physical exams and the MMP’s preventive medicine program, dispensing medications and prescriptions, operating and maintaining medical and laboratory equipment, completing medical data entry, performing water quality sampling and analysis, managing HAZMAT labeling, disposal and SDS binders, and participating in the training of husbandry behaviors with animal care staff. Some travel in support of the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program will be required, roughly 4 weeks per year, and may vary depending on the needs of the animals and Navy mission. Applicants will be required to be on call for a minimum of 3 weeks per quarter and have the flexibility to accommodate some weekends and holidays, according to the needs of the animals and veterinarians. Full benefits will be provided and competitive compensation will reflect experience level.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
A cover letter/statement outlining the applicant's goals and interests in the area of marine mammal medicine
A current curriculum vitae/resume, limited to 4 pages
Three references with email and phone numbers; two should be veterinarians, 1 should be a manager or technician.
Applications should be submitted directly to the NMMF website’s Career Opportunities page: https://www.nmmf.org/about-nmmf/career-opportunities/
All application materials must be received no later than Dec 31, 2021.
Additional information about the National Marine Mammal Foundation can be found at www.nmmf.org. Additional information about the position may be obtained by contacting hr@nmmf.org.