Clinical Veterinarian

Job Posting Title:

Clinical Veterinarian

Req ID:

10127918

Job Description:

As a Clinical Veterinarian with Disney’s Animal Health Team, you will join a dedicated group of professionals working to provide excellent health care for the Animals, Science, and Environment (ASE) populations at Walt Disney World.  You will be part of a team of Veterinarians as well as Animal Care, Veterinary Technician, Medical Records, and Administrative Staff.  You will join a dedicated group of professionals working to provide excellent health care for the Animals, Science, and Environment (ASE) collection at Walt Disney World whose Mission is to lead, care, connect, and conserve.

For more than 25 years, the Disney Animal Health Team has constantly strived to be a leader in medical care for zoo and aquarium animals. Our veterinary practice continues to evolve and grow with four important principles at its core purpose:

• Excelling in Animal Health
• Addressing Well-Being for our Team
• Serving our Partners in ASE
• Supporting Organization Health

In this role, you will report to the Clinical Veterinarian Operations Manager.

Responsibilities/You Will:

• Work as part of a multi-doctor practice and as a collaborative partner with other teams including Nutritionists and Animal Nutrition Center Managers, Animal Husbandry Keepers and Managers, Water Sciences, Guest Animal Experience, and Science Teams
• Possess a commitment to excellence in both aquatic and terrestrial health care and a passion for communicating The Walt Disney Company’s conservation message to Guests and Cast Members
• Have opportunities for interdepartmental project work, clinical and program management-based research, and teaching/training
• Perform veterinary procedures in a public viewing environment
• Demonstrate strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills

Basic Qualifications: 

• ACZM board certification
• Five years of zoological and aquatic medicine experience minimum
• Florida licensure or be qualified to take the Florida State Board examination
• USDA-accreditation in the state of Florida, or eligibility to become USDA-accredited in the state of Florida
• Demonstrated computer skills with mainstream compatible programs including ZIMS medical and proficiency in in a Windows environment with other technologies or programs  
• Schedule availability to include weekends, variable shifts, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience minimum at an AZA-accredited facility
• Breadth of veterinary experience with different animal taxa, emphasis on strong balance of aquatic and terrestrial expertise 

 Required Education:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent 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

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Job Posting Segment:

Park Ops

Job Posting Primary Business:

Animal Progrms & Environmntal Initiatives (WDW)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animal Programs Veterinarian

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Lake Buena Vista, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-08-21