Veterinary Technician/Volunteer & Intern Supervisor The Marine Animal Lifeline, a non-profit marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation hospital seeks a qualified candidate to fulfill a Veterinary Technician/Volunteer & Intern Supervisor position in the Veterinary Care Department. Consideration of applications will begin immediately. Responsibilities: The veterinary care responsibilities of this position include providing day-to-day care of rehabilitating marine mammals, not limited to; performing routine animal care procedures such as blood draws, administration of medications and fluids, physical examinations, etc.; operating laboratory diagnostic equipment; completing animal medical records; assisting in surgeries; conducting animal necropsies; monitoring the 24-hour rescue hotline and coordinating responses; assisting in maintaining the water filtration/life support systems, maintaining the cleanliness of the facility and its equipment; and monitoring inventory of medical supplies. The volunteer & intern supervisory responsibilities of this position include the overall supervision and direction of the volunteer and internship program. This includes the creation and/or refinement of program policies and forms, solicitation and recruitment, application review and processing, orientations, scheduling, data entry, and being the main point of contact of the program for new and current volunteers and interns. Requirements: The Marine Animal Lifeline is an extremely busy hospital, handling an average of 400 rescues per year. The work is fast paced and physically demanding. Position requires good physical endurance and strength, with the ability to lift 50 pounds and be able to handle and restrain wild marine mammals large and small. The candidate must have a Registered Veterinary Technician license or have worked in paid employment as a veterinary technician for a minimum of 1 year. Schedule and work hours fluctuate and the applicant must be able and willing to work long and flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and occasional nights and/or overnights. This is a supervisory position and the applicant must have some supervisory experience, including excellent communication skills and conflict resolution skills. The applicant must be a well organized, assertive, and outgoing person. Applicant must have good computer knowledge and be versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Application materials: CV or resume 2 references and contact info Marine Animal Lifeline is an equal opportunity employer If requirements are met, send your application material to: Gregory A. Jakush President Marine Animal Lifeline P.O. Box 621 Portland, ME 04104 Phone: (207) 773-7377, Ext. 113 Fax: (207) 541-1936 gjakush@stranding.org www.stranding.org 24 HOUR RESCUE HOTLINE 1-888-9-HOTLINE