Knowing exactly when to act is something that comes with experience. The most challenging part of this job is working with all animal care staff members, the water quality team, and the animal trainers to create a preventative health care program that allows the animals to maintain good health. The number of people that work together, and the high level of cooperation among them. It was a pleasant surprise to discover that everyone's main interest is the well-being of the animals. Rescuing and transporting orphaned walruses.
Veterinarian positions are very few and far between in the marine animal field.
Be sure that's what you want to do, and once you're in veterinary school, get involved with the International Association of Aquatic Animal Medicine, so you can make the contacts that might help you get a job. Primarily serving as an assistant to the Staff Veterinarian, the Veterinary Technician collects urine and stool samples, gives injections, and helps maintain accurate medical records, including any preventative health care measures taken. The Veterinary Technician also assists with surgeries and other extensive procedures. The work environment often involves a lot of blood. The Laboratory Manager directs and conducts analyses on samples taken from the animals in the collection, and is ultimately responsible for collecting and reporting test results to staff.