Staff
Veterinarian
Bristol Zoo
Gardens
Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary:
£36,865 per annum
Location:
Bristol Zoo Gardens and Wild Place Project
Contract
Type: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Bristol
Zoological Society is a wildlife conservation and education charity, with an
outstanding heritage and an exciting future. The Society is embarking on
an exciting new strategy to safeguard our future, by relocating Bristol Zoo to
the Wild Place Project site to create a world-class zoo for Bristol and the
West of England. The new Bristol Zoo will offer spacious, modern facilities,
significant growth in our conservation and education work, and an innovative
and exciting visitor experience.
The veterinary
department has a vacancy for an experienced zoo veterinarian to join our
veterinary team in providing care for all our animals in line with best
practice in zoological medicine and with a focus on preventative
medicine.
This is a
broad veterinary role which includes the day to day veterinary care of the
animal collection, pathology and working closely with keepers to maintain the
highest standards of welfare, nutrition and husbandry. In addition you
will provide formal and informal teaching, including lectures, practical and
clinical sessions to both undergraduate veterinary students and postgraduate
students.
At least 3
years clinical zoo experience with a variety of species is essential, along
with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A European (ECZM)
Specialist in Zoological Medicine (Zoo Health Management) is preferred and
teaching experience is desirable. Applicants must enjoy working in a
collaborative environment, must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary
Surgeons and hold a valid driving licence.
We recognise
the value that diversity adds to our work and organisation. We welcome
applications from all sections of the community, as we value having a diverse
pool of applicants to find the best person for the role.
Please
review the Job Description/Person Specification on the website for more
information.
Please apply
via the Bristol Zoological Society website at:
www.bristolzoo.org.uk/staff-veterinarian
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