ECZM RESIDENT
VETERINARY SURGEON
(Based at Edinburgh
Zoo – 3 Years Fixed Term Contract)
About Us
The Royal Zoological
Society of Scotland (RZSS) owns and manages Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland
Wildlife Park in Kingussie. Both parks
are premier visitor attractions of Scotland that provide an amazing animal
experience as well as an excellent day out!
RZSS has a worldwide reputation for its conservation and education
programmes, and the very heart of our mission is to connect people with nature
and safeguard species from extinction.
We’ve been a charity since our founding in 1909 and maintain a keen
commercial edge to ensure a sustainable, bright and exciting future.
As well as our
wonderful animals we have a highly professional, diverse and friendly staff
community too. So, in working for RZSS
you've not only got a great job in a very interesting organisation - you're
also part of an amazing cause too!
ECZM Resident
Veterinary Surgeon
Reporting to the
Head of Veterinary Services, this is a fantastic position within the Society as
the Resident Veterinary Surgeon will be trained over 3 years in preparation for
examination by the European College of Zoological Medicine (Zoo Health Management).
The successful candidate will be responsible, under direction from the Head of
Veterinary Services and/or Head of Living Collections, for overseeing the
health and welfare of all animals kept by the RZSS at their two sites,
Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park. This will include preventative
health measures and planning, relevant disease testing, quarantine assessment
of new animals, suitable treatment of any ill or injured animals, as well as
post-mortem examination of deceased animals when this is judged to be of
importance to other animals in the collection or as directed by the Head of
Veterinary Services.
About You
The ideal candidate
will hold a veterinary degree and be a current (or eligible) Member of the
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. They should also preferably hold a post
graduate veterinary qualification in zoological medicine and have demonstrated
experience with zoological collections.
In addition, they must be 2 years qualified as a veterinary surgeon and
be eligible to practice in the UK. Up to
date knowledge of current veterinary techniques and best practice is essential
as is the ability to work as part of a team to build effective relationships
with colleagues. This role would suit an
enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a quality approach to work.
Closing date: Sunday
24 April 2016.
For full information
on how to apply, please visit the RZSS vacancy page and follow the
instructions.
If you have specific
questions regarding the role, please contact Simon Girling, Head of Veterinary
Services – sgirling@rzss.org.uk
Registered charity
number: SC004064
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