Veterinary Technician, New York Aquarium Position Available In New York, New York

Veterinary Technician, New York Aquarium 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars New York, NY 25-Jun-2025 Veterinary Technician, New York Aquarium New York Aquarium Full-Time

NYA-AQUATIC HEALTH SCIENCES

Job Description Position Title:

Veterinary Technician Location:

New York Aquarium Job Type:

Full-Time Department:

Aquatic Health Department About Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): WCS stands for wildlife and wild places. As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.

Position Summary:

The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium, located on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York has an opening for a full-time Veterinary Technician. The Veterinary Technician will serve as a vital member of the Aquatic Health Department, caring for diverse taxa including pinnipeds, sea otters, penguins, aquatic reptiles, teleost and elasmobranch fish, and aquatic invertebrates. The Veterinary Technician will assist veterinarians and other Aquatic Health team members in providing excellent care and treatment of animals in the WCS collection, in training professionals, students, and volunteers, and in supporting the mission of WCS. The Aquatic Health Department includes two veterinarians, two veterinary technicians, a hospital manager, a program assistant, a water quality laboratory manager, and three water quality analysts. Volunteers, veterinary residents, veterinary student externs, and veterinary technician student externs are also frequently onsite. Under the direction and supervision of the Hospital Manager, Senior Veterinary Technician, and veterinarians, the veterinary technician will maintain and operate the Aquatic Animal Health Center and associated clinical laboratory and animal care facilities. The veterinary technician will perform all expected functions of a zoo/aquarium vet tech, including setting-up, assisting with, and cleaning up after anesthetic and surgical procedures, in-hospital or on-grounds treatments, performance of diagnostic imaging (radiographs, ultrasonography), and collection, processing, and shipping diagnostic samples (blood, skin scrapes/gill clips, cytologies, fecals, etc.), and filling prescriptions. Other responsibilities include coordinating the preventative health care program, performing gross necropsies on fish and invertebrates, assisting water quality staff with sample collection or assessments, performing system-wide (water-based) medical treatments, maintaining hospital inventory, maintaining controlled drug log, training volunteers and externs, and maintaining accurate and timely medical records. Opportunities may exist to assist at the other WCS zoological parks and to participate in local conservation and fieldwork. Participation within professional organizations such as AZVT is encouraged. Qualification Requirements This position requires a veterinary technician degree (Associate or Bachelor), a New York State Veterinary Technician license (or eligibility to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire), and a driver’s license valid within NY. The Veterinary Technician must also understand and be able to comply with DEA regulations pertaining to controlled substances in veterinary practice. A minimum of 3 years of experience working full-time as a veterinary technician is preferred, preferably in a zoo or aquarium. Additional skills include the ability to work in a complex healthcare environment with diverse taxa and multiple veterinary staff, the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team that interacts closely with other departments, including Animal, Life-Support, and Facilities teams, and the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. A full description of the position and application materials can be found on our website: https://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers. In addition to submitting an application at the WCS website, please send a Cover Letter and Resume with 3 Professional References to ptoledo@wcs.org and cc mmdavis@wcs.org. Application deadline : Aug 22, 2025 Equal Employment Opportunity Disclaimer WCS is an equal opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging in a diverse workforce. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment and looking for future team members who share that same value. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other covered status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations/and similar categories. It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS sponsored recreational activities and facilities. The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment policies. Note that the salary offer will reflect the selected candidate’s individual experiences, skills and qualifications, internal equity, work location and country of work. #LI-SC1 Salary Range $52,500 – $57,500