Job Summary: About the Role & Team

As the Seas Veterinary Practice Manager, you will be an integral member of the Animal Health leadership team, leading the Veterinary Technician Team at Disney’s Epcot The Seas with Nemo & Friends Aquarium (Seas) and serving as a managerial point of contact for off-site Disney aquatic health programs and conservation work.  You will work closely with the Disney’s Animal Kingdom (DAK) Veterinary Practice Manager and 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 DoLead all aspects of the Seas Hospital operation, including safety, inventory, equipment maintenance and purchase, cast training, preparing for inspections, & ensuring regulatory complianceLead the Seas veterinary technicians, supporting cast in their professional development, holding regular team meetings and one on ones to help develop team performancePresence 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 moreParticipate in and promote the Animal Health team's guest experiencesPartner with veterinarians, vet techs, lab tech, clinical pathologist, and Medical Records team to supervise/coordinate all vital diagnostic testing and sample submissionsSupervise hospital imaging, acting as radiation & laser safety person for the Animal Health team at the SeasPartner with other Animal Health leaders to ensure operational coverage, continuity, communication, and consistency across the teamAssist and/or lead animal health special projectsServe as Animal Health’s managerial point for Castaway Cay and Aulani, on-site manatee and sea turtle rehabilitation programs, and Animal Health team-related conservation projects.Required Qualifications & SkillsMinimum three years of zoological/aquatic facility experience, or equivalent, as a certified veterinary technicianMinimum two years in veterinary practice management / vet hospital leadershipExcellent organizational and communication skills; detail oriented; ability to prioritize and adaptProficiency in technology/software such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; SharePoint, Workday and ZIMS; Zoom and TeamsPreferred QualificationsActive Member of AZVT or AZA/other relevant professional organizationFamiliarity with Walt Disney World processes and policiesExperience in leading large, multi-doctor veterinary practicesEducationA.A.S. from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program, or equivalent experienceVeterinary Technician Certification (CVT) in the state of Florida or ability to obtain licensure within 6 monthsPreferred EducationBachelors Degree or equivalent experienceAdditional 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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