Veterinary Officer - South West, United Kingdom - BIAZA

BIAZA

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South West, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Wild Planet Trust - Paignton Zoo

South West
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Sector:

Animal Care
Type:
Paid
Contract type:
Parttime
Salary:

- £14,414.40 per annumWild Planet Trust is a registered education, scientific and conservation charity established in 1957 and based in Devon, UK. We own two zoos in south west England, plus two local nature reserves and a National Nature Reserve. We support conservation in the United Kingdom and overseas using funds generated by the people who visit the zoos and the expertise and dedication of our staff.

Paignton Zoo first opened its doors as the Torbay Zoological Gardens in 1923.

Almost 100 years later, our site, and work, has grown considerably and we are now one of the South West's largest conservation organisations and top visitor attractions.

There are over 230 species of animal that call Paignton Zoo home. As well as being a zoo, we're also a botanical garden with over 4,000 species on record.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Officer to join our Veterinary Services team on a permanent contract.

This is a part time role working 15 hours over 2 days, working hours will vary over a 7 day rota and will include weekends and bank holidays.

The salary for the position is £14,414.40 per annum.

What will this role involve?

You will be providing preventative and clinical animal health care for the Paignton Zoo site, working with the Conservation Services teams to ensure compliance in animal health testing and quarantine requirements for animal moves.

The role will also working with the Conservation Services teams to implement the biosecurity policy. Ensuring that appropriate and adequate records are maintained.

What skills and experience are required?

Benefits of joining our team include: