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Graduate Veterinary Officer

Wild 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. 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 Graduate Veterinary Officer to join our Veterinary Services team on a permanent contract. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours over 5 days, working hours will vary over a 7 day rota and will include weekends and bank holidays. The salary for the position is £32,058 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?

You will have an RCVS recognized veterinary degree as well as being RCVS registered. You will have excellent communication, time management and problem solving skills as well as being a team player.

 

Benefits of joining our team include:

•                    33 days paid holiday pro-rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

•                    Company sick pay – 12 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay

•                    Branded uniform provided (as required)

•                    Relevant internal and external training provided

•                    Free entry to our zoos for staff and immediate family

•                    Complimentary tickets

•                    Discounts in our Catering and Retail outlets (as applicable)

•                    Free staff parking

•                    Employee Assistance Programme

•                    Employee Discounts Platform

•                    Access to Headspace Premium App

•                    Paid time off for medical appointments

•                    Enhanced family leave

 

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.