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Veterinary Nurse

Are you ready to be part of something truly special? Drayton Manor Zoo are looking for an experienced and passionate Vetrinary Nurse to join our amazing team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment, helping to care for our incredible animal residents and contribute to the overall success of our veterinary practice.

As our new Veterinary Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in supporting animal care and treatment, providing clinical and diagnostic assistance, and ensuring the welfare of our animals is always top priority. You’ll be an integral part of our Zoo operation, and with a permanent position on offer, you’ll enjoy all the support, development, and fun benefits that come with being part of the Drayton Manor Resort family as we embark on our exciting 2025 journey!

 

What You'll Be Doing as our Veterinary Nurse:

• Play a key role in implementing evidence-based husbandry practices, focusing on maximizing the welfare of our animals.
• Assist with the ongoing welfare evaluation of our Zoo’s diverse animal collection.
• Work closely with the animal care team to ensure safe, legally-compliant animal capture, restraint, and transport.
• Administer drugs, anaesthetics, and injections as needed.
• Prepare animals for veterinary procedures, providing essential monitoring throughout.
• Carry out diagnostic tests and assist with any necessary treatments.
• Adhere to RCVS and BVNA guidelines and policies relevant to your role.
• Maintain your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with RCVS requirements and actively participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Help manage stock control and the ordering of pharmaceuticals and veterinary supplies, including controlled drugs.

 

What We’re Looking For:

• A valid Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) Certification is a must.
• Ideally, you’ll have at least 3 years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse.
• A good understanding of animal regulations in a zoo environment.
• Experience with ZIMS (Zoo Information Management System) is highly desirable.

 

 We are Drayton Manor Resorts!

• With ambitious plans to be the number one theme park in the UK for families, we are recruiting the best talent to work with us in promoting our successes and core values to our customers and our employees. Our resort is home to a 15-acre zoo, 4-star hotel with 150 bedrooms to include Viking and Thomas Land themed rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, Europe’s only Thomas Land, 44 rides and growing! 

Interested in this Veterinary Nurse role, apply or email and we will be in touch!