Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Technician

Req ID:

10111571

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

As an experienced zoo and aquatic veterinary technician, you will provide veterinary care and laboratory services to the animal populations at Disney and work to ensure the highest quality of clinical support. The technical support you will provide will include Seas with Nemo & Friends, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and satellite facilities. In this role, you will join our busy, high energy, team-oriented practice.

This position is a part-time position reporting directly to the Veterinary Practice Manager.

What You Will Do

Assist veterinarians during medical procedures including set up and use of equipment.Set-up, use, and care for equipment and instruments for medical procedures (including but not limited to endoscopy, ECG, ultrasound, dental, laser, as well as video monitoring and recording equipment).Monitor and care for patients under anesthesia (including equipment set-up/use, intubation, monitoring, catheter placement, etc.).Formulate, prepare and dispense medication as ordered by staff veterinarian.Administer treatment to hospitalized animals and other patients.Provide intensive and critical care including emergency procedures and triage of patients.Collect, handle and process blood and other diagnostic samples from birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Perform clinical laboratory procedures, including using chemical analyzers, performing manual CBC techniques including differential analysis on all taxa, performing cytology and parasitology, and processing samples to ship to outside labs.Perform radiography using DR and CR technology, willing to learn the operation of our CT machinesWork with husbandry staff on behavior training of animals for medical proceduresParticipate in team projects and actively participate in accomplishing goals and initiatives set by the leaders, Animal Health team, and Animals, Science, and Environment leadership

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum three years of aquatic and/or zoological facility experienceKnowledge in day-to-day function and nursing care in a veterinary hospital, with a knowledge base of veterinary nursingExcellent organizational and communication skillsDetail oriented, ability to prioritize and adapt in a constantly evolving work environmentProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, ExcelFlexibility to work nights, weekends and holidaysAccess to have reliable personal transportation to allow for movement between worksites throughout the day as neededComfortable lifting up to 50 lbsFlexible work schedule working an average of 3 days per week

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SharePoint, Workday, ZIMS Zoom and/or Teams

Education

Graduated from an accredited minimum 2 year veterinary technology school or equivalentCertified as a veterinary technician in at least one state with the ability to become certified in Florida within 1 year

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Job Posting Segment:

Park Ops

Job Posting Primary Business:

Animal Progrms & Environmntal Initiatives (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animal Programs Veterinarian

Employment Type:

Part time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-02-19