VET CENTRE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY WORKER
(TRAINING PLACEMENT)
from
1st September 2019
We currently have an
opportunity for a Voluntary Worker for a period of 6 months (including a
one-month evaluation period), within our veterinary department.
Voluntary Worker
(Training Placement) roles are not for current students as we are unable to
support you with a college or University placement whilst you volunteer with
us.
Our
own training agreement will be completed and reviewed regularly with you
throughout your training placement and you will take away a completed training
record and certificate on the successful end of your placement.
Paignton
Zoo’s Voluntary Worker training placement program has resulted in a high
percentage of participants finding employment within the zoological sector and
it is our aim, along with your support, to provide you with the experience
necessary to go on to be considered for a position within the zoo industry or
Veterinary sector. As such, this Voluntary Worker role is for those looking for
valuable experience within the veterinary industry.
Mission
Statement
Paignton
Zoo is an education, scientific and conservation charity dedicated to
protecting our global wildlife heritage and inspiring in people a respect for
animals, plants and the environment.
Aim
of Voluntary Worker role:
To gain basic skills
which will help in a chosen career in the veterinary sector. Entry onto an
accredited veterinary course often requires previous experience. It is hoped
that this placement will contribute in fulfilling this requirement, to help a successful
candidate decide if a career in the veterinary sector is something to pursue
and enable an easy transition into training, with the fundamental skills to
help you proceed.
This position is
suitable for someone wanting to pursue a career in the veterinary sector but
please be aware this is not a student veterinary nurse training position or an
opportunity for qualified veterinary professionals to get experience in zoo
work. Direct contact with animals will be limited.
The
objective of the voluntary worker role is to:
Gain understanding
and experience in veterinary medicine, including but not limited to,
biosecurity, theatre prep, H&S and hospitalised areas. Training will be
given in these areas to enable you to complete daily tasks to a high standard, to
apply skills and take ownership of designated tasks and procedures. We will
support you in reflecting on training and experience throughout placement.
Tasks:
The role covers indoor
and outdoor work at the Veterinary Centre. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, assisting
with daily cleaning of the veterinary centre, ensuring high biosecurity is
maintained; assisting with setting up for surgical procedures; observing and assisting
with hospitalised animals; and assisting with pharmacy duties and laboratory
samples. Training in zoo-related computer software will be provided.
Time:
Paignton Zoo is open
every day and Voluntary Workers are full time, including some weekends. Ideally, we are looking for someone to
volunteer with us on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. This will be
discussed as part of your Informal Discussion, which you will be invited to
attend if shortlisted from your Interest Form / CV / covering letter.
Place
of duty:
Vet Centre
Department
manager:
Head of Veterinary Services
Skills
required:
Minimum of 5 GCSE
grade C or above (to include Mathematics and a science subject); good
communication skills; adaptability to different environments; able to work in a
team and independently; must be reliable; able to follow strict instructions, conscientious,
enthusiastic and a positive approach. This can be a physically demanding role
so commitment and a level of physical fitness is needed.
Materials
required:
A polo shirt, sweatshirt,
fleece, overalls and wellies are provided for a small deposit (£20) as part of
your induction.
Any
health and safety requirements:
The Veterinary department
will talk you through all relevant health and safety requirements and risk
assessments for the duties that you will be carrying out. You will need to
ensure your tetanus injection is valid and will be kept up-to-date throughout
your placement.
Please
note
All Voluntary Workers
for this role must be aged 18 years or over
All Voluntary Workers
are purely voluntary, and as such, Paignton Zoo does not provide any financial
support or expenses to those wishing to register their interest in or take on
these positions with us. If you are successful in becoming a Voluntary Worker
with us, two references will be taken up before you are able to start and, for
identification purposes, you will be required to bring your passport and your
National Insurance card (or NI number printed on a document) with you to your
induction meeting.
To
register your interest for this Vet Centre Support Voluntary Worker role
Please complete the
Interest Form at https://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/support-us/volunteer/volunteer-register
stating Voluntary Worker: Vet Centre Support in the role choice and then
email a CV and covering letter to pzvolunteering@wildplanettrust.org.uk
by Sunday 30th June 2019.
If you have picked up
a paper version of our Volunteer Interest Form, please send your completed form
to Volunteers’ Co-ordinator, Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU, along
with your CV and covering letter.
If the items shown
above are not received, we will be unable to take your interest further.
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