Assistant Manager, Veterinary Services

Atlantis Resorts


Date: 6 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
( 15940 )

At Atlantis, we exist to bring the extraordinary to every holiday and experience through connection, empowerment, precision, care and warmth. Inspired by the majesty and mystery of the ocean, Atlantis resorts are unique destinations full of life, wonder and surprise, where we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Nestled between the calm turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf and the majestic Dubai skyline, Atlantis, The Palm is the crown of the world-famous Palm island in Dubai. With a sense of exhilaration and discovery, we create unforgettable memories by providing guests the opportunity to discover an extraordinary world filled with thrilling adventures. Whether we are designing a couple’s retreat or serving the extraordinary in one of our award-winning celebrity chef restaurants, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of courage, inspiration and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About The Role

As an experienced veterinary technician, you will provide laboratory services and veterinary care to the animal populations at Atlantis Dubai and work to ensure the highest quality of clinical and diagnostic support. Atlantis Dubai is home to a population of 31 Indo-Pacific Bottlenose dolphins, 4 South African fur seals and about 65,000 marine and freshwater fish. The technical support you will provide will include Dolphin Bay, Lost chambers Aquarium, Atlantis The Royal Aquarium, and satellite facilities. In this role, you will join a team of two veterinarians and three water quality technicians. Atlantis Dubai is an AZA accredited institution.

This position is a full-time position reporting directly to the veterinarians. Half of the working time consists of clinical biology activity (diagnostic laboratory work).

Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Proficiently process blood and other diagnostic samples from mammals and fish. Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including performing cytologic examination, manual CBC techniques, microbiologic cultures (aerobic, anaerobic and fungus), and using chemical analyzers and spectrophotometer for ELISA. Processing samples to ship to outside labs.
  • Proficiently operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, including hematologic and chemical analyzers, endoscopy, ultrasound, radiology, sterilization, spectrophotometer.
  • Formulate, prepare and dispense medication as ordered by veterinarians, and administer treatment to hospitalized animals and other patients. Perform pharmaceutical and supplies inventories on a regular basis to restock as needed.
  • Assist veterinarians during medical procedures, including set up and use of equipment.
  • Assist veterinarians during necropsy procedures, including set up and use of equipment. Perform post mortem samples when veterinarians are unavailable.
  • Proficiency in providing basic diagnostic and post mortem sampling, procedural support to patients, emergency nursing skills, fish anesthetic management and monitoring.
  • Work with husbandry staff on behavior training of animals for medical procedures.
  • Assist veterinarians during research and special projects. Participate in team special projects and actively participate in accomplishing goals and initiatives set by the Animal Health and Science team.
  • Support animal wellness/wellbeing programs through preventive medicine, diagnostic procedures, & promotion of animal welfare.

About You

We are looking for certified Laboratory or Veterinary Technician with min. 3 years experience in diagnostic laboratory practice, domestic animal veterinary practice, or research laboratory practice. Previous experience in wild animal is not compulsory. You should be able to effectively communicate with both junior team members as well as senior stakeholders. Adaptability and flexibility are necessary competencies to comfortably navigate the complex and fast-paced environment of Atlantis Dubai.

Atlantis Dubai is an iconic entertainment destination comprised of two world-class resorts; Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis, The Royal; offering an unbeatable opportunity for you to grow and develop in your career. Join a team that is adventurous, creative, warm-hearted and extroverted. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.

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