Relief Veterinary Technician - Silverdale, WA
3 days ago
Job description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
The National Marine Mammal Foundation is seeking applicants for a relief veterinary technician in marine mammal medicine with the primary goal of providing direct support to a U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program (MMP) satellite facility based in Silverdale, WA.
The successful applicant should have the following qualifications and 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, processing, cytology and other in house analyses, sample archiving, and inventory management
- Proficiency in database management, data entry, data analysis, and word processing
- Attention to detail regarding equipment setup, use and maintenance, such as equipment used for routine laboratory analysis, endoscopy, digital radiography, and ultrasonography
- 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 50 pounds, remain on feet for extended periods of time, and be comfortable working in pier-side, boat-based, and marine environments year round in Washington State
- 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 2 hours while on-call.
Applicants should submit the following materials: 1) A cover letter/statement outlining the applicant's goals and interests in the area of marine mammal medicine 2) A current curriculum vitae/resume 3) Three references with email addresses and phone numbers; at least two should be veterinarians.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Salary will be determined by several factors, including: experience as a veterinary technician, experience in the marine mammal field, experience with the Navy's Marine Mammal program, and whether the candidate is licensed as a registered veterinary technician.
Preference will be given to registered technicians, but non-registered technicians are encouraged to apply.
Pay range for this position: $21-40 per hour commensurate with experience.
Applications should be submitted directly on the NMMF website's Career Opportunities page:
All application materials must be received no later than February 27th, 2026.
Compensación: $ $40.00 per hour
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
The National Marine Mammal Foundation (NMMF) has a mission to improve and protect life for marine mammals, humans, and our shared oceans through science, service, and education.
We achieve our mission through the following actions:
- Collaborate with the nation's top scientists and institutions to translate our research into applicable medicine and species conservation
- Develop education programs to share NMMF research discoveries and expertise
- Foster an environment that creatively, effectively, and positively shapes marine mammal medicine, research, training, and education
- Conduct research that benefits the conservation and care of marine mammals and the health of humans
- Support the Navy's ability to provide exceptional care and training of their marine mammals
Our vision for the future is to revolutionize the way we think about marine mammals. By embracing the partnership created between human and marine mammal, we can create a sea change in our global approach to scientific exploration, ocean conservation, and public education.
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