SWT - Staff Veterinarian

At SeaWorld, we're passionate about caring for animals. In fact, we've already rescued over 40,000 animals (and counting!). And we can save you from being stuck in just another job. Join us and help bring joy, excitement, and lasting memories to people from around the world. We're seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, and hard-working individuals to become our Ambassadors. Join us and play an important part on our incredible team!

Plans, directs, and oversees animal health programs for collection and rescued animals. Enthusiastically represents SeaWorld by displaying a positive attitude, high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job.

Major Responsibilities:

• • Oversees animal health programs.
• • Knowledge of current health status of collection.
• • Manages diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery, and treatment of collection and rescued animals.
• • Collaborates with curatorial staff.
• • Organizes and maintains pharmacy and surgery areas.
• • Oversees medical care of animal rehabilitation program.
• • Conduct post-mortem exams.
• • Maintain Animal Health records and preventative medicine program.
• • Conducts animal health research projects and prepares the results for presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
• • Perform animal health certification exams for animals and participate in transport of animals, if warranted.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or (VMD) from an AVMA-accredited institution required.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years prior experience in zoological medicine, including marine mammals.
• Board eligibility or Diplomate status in the American College of Zoological Medicine is desirable
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license and to meet requirements to drive SeaWorld vehicles.
• Must hold a valid U.S. veterinary license.
• Must possess or qualify to obtain a Texas Veterinary License and USDA Accreditation certification
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (wet, humid, sun, etc.).
• Must maintain a safe work environment and adhere to safety requirements.
• Must be able to positively interact with guests and co-workers of all ages, different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or languages, and individuals with special needs

Availability:

• 5 day work week, Tue-Sat preferred, can be negotiated depending on staff schedule and case load.

Hours:

• 40 hours per work week, with periodic on-call or emergency duty based on case load.

Resume Required

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.