Veterinary Intern
37.5
hours per week
Salary
£20,000 per annum
Bristol Zoo
Gardens is one of the UK’s leading zoos and is involved with over one hundred
co-ordinated breeding programmes for threatened wildlife species.
The Veterinary
Department has a vacancy for a veterinary intern to join a team of Head Vet, two
Staff Vets and two Vet Nurses. This is a one year training position. We are
seeking a motivated individual who can demonstrate a strong interest in
zoological medicine and with at least 2 years clinical experience. Applicants
must be qualified to practice veterinary medicine in the UK. Experience with
exotic pets, wildlife or zoo animals would be an advantage.
The successful
applicant will assist the BZG Veterinary team in maintaining a programme of
preventive and curative veterinary care and nutrition in line with the Secretary
of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. This is a broad veterinary role
which includes the day to day veterinary care of the animal collection and
advice on breeding, husbandry and enclosure design as well as pathology and some
laboratory work. The intern will also be expected to teach and supervise
students and participate in the out of hours on call rota. There will also be
an opportunity to work on research projects and produce publications.
Please visit
our web site for a copy of the job description and person specification www.bristolzoo.org.uk
The role is
full time, 37.5 hours per week; you will also be required to do any extra hours
necessary to fully satisfy the role. To apply for this position please send a
covering letter and full CV to Mrs Sarah Eason, Payroll/HR Administrator,
Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA or email season@bristolzoo.org.uk. Please
clearly mark your application ‘VI application’. The closing date for applications is 12.00 pm on
Wednesday, 6th March 2013.
Due to the expected number of applicants we will
only be contacting those short listed for interview.
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