Clinical Veterinarian
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10140660 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Jan. 22, 2026Job Summary:
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 or currently board eligible
- 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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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
