Veterinary Nurse
(Animal Health Coordinator)
Permanent – Full
Time – 40 hours per week (annualised)
Blackpool
Zoo is one of the UK's most established medium sized zoos, we are currently attracting
over 500,000 visitors annually and continually evolving, we pride ourselves on
our diverse collection of animals, award-winning visitor experience and
friendly atmosphere for visitors and staff alike.
We
are continually looking to improve our animal’s management, health and
wellbeing and in recent years we have seen significant investment in new animal
facilities and exhibits.
A unique
opportunity has arisen for an ‘Animal Health Coordinator’ to join our team. We
are looking to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse
to manage and maintain our onsite veterinary facilities, central animal food
preparation area, animal stores and the associated equipment and facilities.
As well as managing
a small team your responsibilities will include, providing all
aspects of veterinary nursing care to the animal collection, ordering and storage of medication, record keeping (including
Zimms medical) and as the direct liaison between the appointed veterinarian and animal keeping staff.
You will take an active role in formulating the diets of the zoos animal
collection as well as overseeing the animal stores provision and newly built
central animal food preparation area, ensuring correct ordering and budget
management are maintained.
You will be required to keep abreast of all relevant legislative standards and ensure appropriate Health and Safety measures are actioned throughout your area of responsibility.
You will be required to keep abreast of all relevant legislative standards and ensure appropriate Health and Safety measures are actioned throughout your area of responsibility.
As part of the senior Animal team on site you will be expected
to provide assistance to the Animal Manager in the development of the Animal
health section within the Animal departments future aims & objectives.
Applicants must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse, hold a minimum of two years varied veterinary nursing experience and a full driving licence valid for the UK. Experience of some form of Veterinary practice management and a knowledge of zoological or exotic wildlife veterinary nursing, would be an advantage.
Applicants must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse, hold a minimum of two years varied veterinary nursing experience and a full driving licence valid for the UK. Experience of some form of Veterinary practice management and a knowledge of zoological or exotic wildlife veterinary nursing, would be an advantage.
The successful
candidate must be competent in the use of computers and basic software packages
such as Windows and Microsoft Office.
CPD support
and the
RCVS annual fee funded, with
special nursing interests also encouraged.
As
well as a fantastic working environment we offer a competitive salary +
performance related Bonus and the opportunity to further your career within the
zoological world. Blackpool Zoo offers a whole range of benefits including
discounts, complimentary tickets and more.
Closing
Date 28th Feb 2020
Please
send a detailed CV and covering letter to Mrs Anita Bubbins, Personnel Manager,
Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire. FY3 8PP or by email to anita.bubbins@blackpoolzoo.org.uk
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