Sunday, April 17, 2011

Paignton Zoo - Veterinary Nurse - Fixed Term Post




PAIGNTON ZOO ENVIRONMENTAL PARK REQUIRES A FULL TIME REGISTERED VETERINARY NURSE
TO PROVIDE MATERNITY COVER

Paignton Zoo is an education and scientific charity dedicated to conserving our global wildlife heritage and inspiring in its visitors a life long respect for animals and the environment.

The busy veterinary centre (2 vets and 2 vet nurses) is looking for a qualified, registered VN to work on a short term contract from May 20th 2011 until January 2012 with the possibility of extension, for 5 days a week, to include alternate weekends.

Previous experience with exotics, zoos, large animal or equine practice and a full clean driving licence would be advantageous.

The job is based at Paignton Zoo with occasional work at Living Coasts. The post involves preventative and reactive medical and surgical nursing, pathology, talking to the public, liaising with members of other departments and a wide variety of computer and paper work.

We need someone who is organised, tidy, keen to learn, computer literate, thorough and happy to interact with the public to help educate and improve the visitor experience.

CPD is provided and funded on a pro rata basis.

Applications should include a full CV and covering letter, which should be emailed to Ghislaine.sayers@paigntonzoo.org.uk  Please include the phrase “vet nurse application vet01” in your subject line.


Closing Date: Monday 2nd May 2011




Paignton Zoo Environmental Park and the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust are education and conservation charities dedicated to preserving our global wildlife heritage. Registered Charity number 300923



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