Head of Veterinary Services

Head of Veterinary Services

The Role

The Head of Veterinary Services will lead the ongoing development of Durrell’s veterinary department. This includes provision of clinical services for the animal collection, preventative medicine and disease contingency planning, clinical research and management of the department’s staff and facilities. Providing veterinary support to Durrell’s Jersey Based and overseas conservation and training programmes is also a key component of the position.

Reporting to the Head of Animal Collection

• Lead a team of four including a veterinary surgeon, veterinary nurse and veterinary biologist
• Provide day to day veterinary care for the animal collection
• Leading the veterinary input of the Trust’s field programmes
• Provide a gross pathology service
• Lead the department’s research and scientific output
• Assist in the training and supervision of visiting students
• Contribute to the department’s teaching programmes and help develop training courses
• Maintain the highest standards of animal health and welfare and ensure legal compliance in all matters pertaining to the veterinary service

Specification

• UK accredited veterinary degree and eligible for registration with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Postgraduate qualification in zoological medicine and professional experience of working within a zoological collection
• Clinical competency with a wide variety of animals including primates, birds, reptiles and amphibians
• Knowledge and understanding of zoo management and of legislative framework pertaining to zoos
• Knowledge and experience at managing personnel, budgets and facilities
• Experience in pathology and animal health management
• Good presentation skills and experience of teaching students
• Willingness to travel – often in challenging field conditions

To apply

Visit our website www.durrell.org/recruitment to download a job description and application form and forward these together with your cv and a covering letter on to recruitment@durrell.org.

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Head of the Veterinarian Department

BARRANQUILLA’S BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION

Job Title: Head of the Veterinarian Department
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Open Period: July 24 - August 23, 2011
Position Information: Full time, Permanent
Vacancies: One (1)

Job summary:
Barranquilla’s Botanical and Zoological Foundation is a nonprofit organization in charge of the administration of the Barranquilla Zoo since 1993, whose mission is to promote the conservation of the biodiversity of the Caribbean Region of Colombia.

The Head of the Veterinarian Department will guarantee the best possible standards of health, nutrition, welfare, and research in our animal collection, in accordance with our mission, and the national and international standards adopted by the Foundation.

Key requirements:
• Veterinary degree.
• Five (5) years experience in zoo/wild animal medicine (experience requirements may be partially met by a relevant graduate degree).
• Demonstrated research experience.
• Staff management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in planning and budgets.
• Availability to work long hours, after-hours calls, nighttime work, and weekend/public holiday work.
• Fluency in Spanish (Native or CEF: B2) and English (TOEFL: 80/120, CEF: B1).
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in database applications and Microsoft Office.

Benefits:
• Variable compensation
• Life insurance
• Corporate cell phone plan
• Subsidized cafeteria meals and snacks

To apply:
Please send your CV with your salary expectations to empleo@zoobaq.org . The complete job profile for this position is also available upon request.

What to expect next:
If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be contacted for further consideration.

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Head of Veterinary Services - Twycross Zoo

Head of Veterinary Services

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMZS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world.

A position has become available for a Head of Veterinary Services to develop and run the on-site zoo Veterinary Department as part of the development of the Life Sciences Department. This is a new role and a unique opportunity to develop an on-site veterinary service at a zoo that is undergoing an exciting period of change.

The successful candidate will have the vision to develop a world class veterinary service in conjunction with the Zoo Chief Executive and Director of Life Sciences. The job holder will be responsible for delivery of the clinical service, together with veterinary nursing, registrars and other veterinary support. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating off-site consultants and general practitioners to achieve a high level of all year round veterinary support. In addition the Head Vet would have responsibility for coordinating and developing clinical aspects of the Zoo’s research output and assisting with the training of clinical vet students from the University of Nottingham. The post holder will also be expected to input on the design of new enclosures and become an active member of the Life Sciences team.

The successful candidate will be a cheerful team player and experienced zoo animal clinician for this exciting role. The applicant will be expected to hold a relevant post graduate qualification (RCVS Diploma or Certificate in Zoological Medicine, DACZM or MScWAH). They must also hold, or be eligible to hold, membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (license to practice in the UK).

The role is full time, 40 hours per week, with weekend duties shared amongst the vets and extra hours as required. Salary commensurate with experience.

To apply for this position, please send your letter of application and CV to karen.clarke@twycrosszoo.org  The Job Profile for this position is also available upon request.

Closing date for applications is Friday 8th July 2011. The role can be discussed with the Director of Life Sciences, Sharon Redrobe sharon.redrobe@twycrosszoo.org .

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Head of Veterinary Services - Twycross Zoo

Head of Veterinary Services - Twycross Zoo

Twycross Zoo – East Midland Zoological Society (TZEMZS), the World Primate Centre, has over 1,000 animals and is the most comprehensive collection of primate species and subspecies in the western world.

A position has become available for a Head of Veterinary Services to develop and run the on-site zoo Veterinary Department as part of the development of the Life Sciences Department. This is a new role and a unique opportunity to develop an on-site veterinary service at a zoo that is undergoing an exciting period of change.

The successful candidate will have the vision to develop a world class veterinary service in conjunction with the Zoo Chief Executive and Director of Life Sciences. The job holder will be responsible for delivery of the clinical service, together with veterinary nursing and registrar or support. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating off-site consultants and general practitioners to achieve a high level of all year round veterinary support. In addition the Head Vet would have responsibility for coordinating and developing clinical aspects of the Zoo’s research output and assisting with the training of clinical vet students from the University of Nottingham. The post holder will also be expected to input on the design of new enclosures and become an active member of the Life Sciences team.

The successful candidate will be a cheerful team player and experienced zoo animal clinician for this exciting role. The applicant will be expected to hold a relevant post graduate qualification (RCVS Diploma or Certificate in Zoological Medicine, DACZM or MScWAH) and have a proven track record in research. They must also hold, or be eligible to hold, membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (license to practice in the UK).

The role is full time, 40 hours per week, with weekend duties shared amongst the vets and extra hours as required. Salary commensurate with experience

To apply for this position, please send your letter of application and CV to recruitment@twycrosszoo.org  The Job Profile for this position is also available upon request.

Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd July with interviews anticipated to be held in the week beginning 2nd August. The role can be discussed with the Director of Life Sciences, Sharon Redrobe Sharon.redrobe@twycrosszoo.org

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Head of Veterinary Services - Bristol Zoo Gardens

Head of Veterinary Services - Bristol Zoo Gardens

Salary Range - £37,000 - £40,000 per annum

Bristol Zoo Gardens is one of the UK’s leading zoos and is involved with over one hundred co-ordinated breeding programmes for threatened wildlife species, and has a growing research and conservation programme through the Bristol Conservation and Science Foundation.

Bristol Zoo Gardens Veterinary Department is a RCVS Approved Centre for Zoological Medicine.

The Veterinary Department has a vacancy for a Head of Veterinary Services to lead the team of Staff Veterinarian, Vet Resident and Head Vet Nurse. We are seeking a motivated individual who is a team player qualified to postgraduate level in zoo medicine and with at least 5 years experience of working with a wide range of animal species including primates, other exotic mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates.

The main role will be to lead the Veterinary Services Department of Bristol Zoo Gardens in maintaining a programme of preventive and curative veterinary care and nutrition in line with the Secretary of State’s Standards of Modern Zoo Practice. This is a broad veterinary role which includes the day to day veterinary care of the animal collection, the management of the veterinary hospital, veterinary staff the co-ordination of veterinary support services and advice on breeding, husbandry and enclosure design. You will also be required to work with a diverse range of zoo species plus consult at an exotic referral clinic

The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week; you will also be required to do any extra hours necessary to satisfy the role. Please visit our web site http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/  for a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

To apply for this position please send a covering letter, full CV and completed recruitment monitoring form to Mrs. Sarah Eason, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Payroll/HR Assistant, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA or email saraheason@bristolzoo.org.uk  Please clearly mark your application ‘HVS application’. The closing date for applications is 3.00 pm on Wednesday, 17th March 2010. Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 30th March 2010.