Job Posting Title:

Veterinary Practice Manager

Req ID:

10100960

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

As the Veterinary Practice Manager, you will be an integral member of the Animal Health leadership team, leading the Veterinary / Laboratory Technician Team for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (DAK), Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (DAKL), and Tri Circle D Ranch, and providing additional support for the Seas with Nemo and Friends (Epcot). You will work closely with the other leaders and team members to provide excellent animal care, ensure efficient and effective function of the Animal Health operation.

In this full time, on-site, role, you will be reporting to the Veterinary Operations Manager.

What You Will Do

Lead all aspects of the DAK Hospital operation, including safety, inventory, equipment maintenance and purchase, and regulatory compliance
Lead the DAK veterinary and laboratory technicians, supporting cast in their professional development, holding regular team meetings and one on ones to help develop team performance
Presence in the operation daily to coordinate and problem solve, assist front line cast whenever vital, and partner with leaders and teams from Husbandry, Behavioral Husbandry team, Animal Nutrition, Water Sciences, Operations, Safety Services, Facilities, outside vendors, and more
Participate in and promote the Animal Health team’s guest experiences
Partner with veterinarians, vet techs, lab tech, clinical pathologist, and Medical Records team to supervise/coordinate all vital diagnostic testing and sample submissions
Supervise hospital imaging, acting as radiation & laser safety point for the Animal Health team
Partner with other Animal Health leaders to ensure operational coverage, continuity, communication, and consistency across the team
Assist and/or lead animal health special projects

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum three years of zoological/aquatic facility experience, or equivalent, as a certified veterinary technician
Proven leadership experience (project or people based)
Excellent organizational and communication skills; detail oriented; ability to prioritize and adapt
Proficiency in technology/software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; SharePoint, Workday and ZIMS; Zoom and Teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in veterinary practice management / vet hospital leadership
Active Member of AZVT or AZA/other relevant professional organization
Familiarity with Walt Disney World, ASE, Animal Health managerial processes and company policies
Experience in leading large, multi-doctor veterinary practices.

Education

A.A.S. from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, or equivalent experience
Veterinary Technician Certification (CVT) in the state of Florida or ability to acquire licensure within 6 months

Preferred Education

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience

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:

2024-09-30