Zoo Vet / Curator
Safari Zoo are
looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, practical and committed vet.
Candidates must be qualified for veterinary practice in the UK to lead our
veterinary program.
Safari Zoo require
an individual who’s willing to put in the necessary passion required to join
our committed team who head up Europe's only award winning premier safari
experience on foot. Safari Zoo has recently undergone extensive development to
extend the ultimate interactive animal experience it provides its visitors who
can walk freely amongst many of the animals, with the opportunity to hand feed
penguins, giraffes, kangaroos and lemurs. Our staff all have an ability to
appreciate and clearly communicate the conservation aims of the organisation as
a whole and are proud to facilitate a unique experience to the public, getting
close to rhinos, tigers, bears, primates, and vultures.
In your role, you
will oversee the health and nutritional care of our animals with input from our
animal management team, motivate and assist our animal department in ensuring
compliance with accepted industry health & safety principles, Safari Zoo protocols
and make sure reporting procedures are functional, up to date with standards
strictly adhered to. Being a member of senior management you will act as a role
model coordinating, inspiring and engaging a team of 18+ staff and equipment,
therefore Safari Zoo are asking experience in a management position is
preferred.
Working closely with
the park director, reporting and liaising with the wider management team you
will be responsible for ensuring effective animal treatment, immunisation and
screening policies are practiced. Practicing knowledge of Zims, Studbooks and comprehensive
animal record keeping is beneficial.
When required,
contribute to strategic planning discussions to ensure the smooth daily
operations of Safari Zoo, identify opportunities and provide cultural
sensitivity liaising with its charitable conservation operations around the
world. Oversee any onsite emergencies and develop and maintain effective
working relationships in regards to work procedures, employee relations and
procurement related concerns.
Some weekend and
bank holiday work will be applicable on a roster system.
On occasion under
rare circumstances you may be required to work outside of normal hours.
Is this the job for
you? If so we invite you to send your CV, along with a covering letter, in
confidence to office@safarizoo.co.uk with 'Safari Zoo Vet Application' in the
title. For any other further inquiries please contact the aforementioned email
address or call (+44) 01229 466086 ext 0
Website: www.safarizoo.co.uk
Email: office@safarizoo.co.uk
Tel: (+44) 01229 466086
Fax: (+44) 01229 461310
Administration Address: Safari Zoo, Melton Terrace, Lindal-in-Furness, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0LU, United Kingdom
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