Zoo Inspectors
Animal & Plant
Health Agency
The Government and
devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales are committed to maintaining the
highest standards in British zoos. Here is your chance to help. We are looking
for enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to act as Zoo Inspectors.
Zoo Inspectors are
appointed under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981. They are responsible (as part of a
team) for inspecting zoos and making recommendations to local authorities on
the granting of licences. The Act provides for inspectors to consider and advise
on the well-being of the animals, the health and safety of the visiting public
and those living nearby. The Government has two lists; list 1, veterinary
surgeons; and list 2, those who can advise on the management of zoos.
Inspectors are paid an hourly rate for their time.
Skills and qualifications required
All candidates must
demonstrate a strong commitment to the highest standards in zoos and
considerable and ongoing practical experience.
Those applying for
consideration for Part 1 must also be a member of the Royal College of
Veterinary Surgeons (or community rights-entitled veterinary surgeons currently
on the list of Visiting European Veterinary Surgeons maintained by the RCVS),
and demonstrate appropriate up to date experience in the zoo/wild/exotic animal
field and evidence of continued professional development in zoo and exotic
animal issues.
Although formal
qualifications are not required for List 2, candidates will be expected to have
considerable up to date experience in the management of zoos in Britain at a
senior level (preferably curator or above). We are particularly interested to
supplement both List 1 and List 2 with those who have specialist knowledge of
either invertebrates or aquaria.
If you are
interested in applying for a post as a zoo inspector please contact:
Jamie Harwood, APHA,
Floor 3 Horizon House, Deanery Road, Bristol, BS1 5AH
Tel: 0117 372 3700. E-mail:
zooandcircusmailbox@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk
The closing date for
receipt of applications is Friday 3rd November 2017.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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