Veterinary Technician (Seasonal/Casual Temporary)

The Walt Disney Company•Vista, FL

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

Certified, Registered, or Licensed Veterinary Technician
Minimum three years of aquatic and/or zoological facility experience
Knowledge in day-to-day function and nursing care in a veterinary hospital, with a knowledge base of veterinary nursing
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Detail oriented, ability to prioritize and adapt in a constantly evolving work environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams
Flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays
Access to have reliable personal transportation to allow for movement between worksites throughout the day as needed
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Graduated from an AVMA accredited veterinary technology program required.
Minimum 2-year program
Certified as a veterinary technician in at least one state with the ability to become certified in Florida within 1 year

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing specialized technology in zoos/aquaria, including ZIMS, VetRocket PACS, and DICOM viewing programs.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Operate or train to operate advanced diagnostic imaging equipment, including digital radiography and our on-site CT scanner.
Work with husbandry staff on behavior training of animals for medical procedures.
Participate in team projects and actively participate in accomplishing goals and initiatives set by the leaders, Animal Health team, and Animals, Science, and Environment leadership