The Senior Registered Veterinarian Technician position has the primary responsibility of providing quality care to the animal collection, assist on a wide variety of standard clinical laboratory tests and analysis and monitoring the overall health and well-being of our animals. This position will provide the opportunity to gain experience as a care provider for exotic species.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: ~ Performing essential daily monitoring of Marine Life animals to check any pre-existing and/or any new medical concerns, performing essential laboratory tests and analysis, and maintaining proper documentation of medical records and logbooks. ~ Laboratory testing and results, medication and prescription administration and assisting during medical procedures and examinations. ~ Assist in revising and developing preventative health programs as required along with providing animal health care information and guidance to the Animal Care Attendants and Marine Life staff. ~ Being called upon to perform emergency animal first aid and care if required, assisting with the quarantine process for all new and/or ill animals. ~ Overseeing animal quarantines. ~ Maintaining all medical equipment and instruments, pharmaceuticals, and product inventories. ~ Assisting with ensuring adequate Nutrition and diets are being delivered to all species in care facility.



~ Maintain animal medical records and communications between veterinarian. Delivering treatment plans to animal care staff and training staff to implement treatments were required. ~ Other responsibilities as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: ~ Registered Veterinary Technician or with the ability to be professionally registered in the Province of Alberta and membership in the Alberta Veterinary Medicine Association (ABVMA). ~ Minimum 10 years of experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician working with exotic animal species. ~ Knowledge on animal restraint, laboratory testing protocols and procedures, and accurate documentation and inventory management abilities. ~ The ability to remain calm in high stress or emergency situations relating to our animal’s health and well-being. ~ Applicants must be comfortable working in close proximity to a variety of animals and comfortable working in the water. ~ Applicant must be able to lift 50lbs.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ~ There are full-time and part time positions available that requires flexible availability during days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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Class 5 Alberta Drivers’ License and able to provide a clear Driver’s Abstract. Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.

📌 Senior Registered Veterinary Technician (Marine Life) (Edmonton)
🏢 West Edmonton Mall
📍 Edmonton