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Vet Nurse

What’s on offer?

A fabulous opportunity to be part of our Zoo! We need a knowledgeable and competent Vet Nurse to join us permanently here at Drayton Manor Resort being integral to the operation of our vet practice. You’ll be fundamental to our Zoo operation assisting in animal care and treatment, clinical and diagnostic support, nursing and rehabilitation, animal welfare and the administration of record keeping. As an employee you will enjoy extensive benefits, full support in your role and you will be joining Drayton Manor Resorts as we embark on the next chapter of our journey!

Your responsibilities as a Vet Nurse will include but not be limited to;

Contributing towards evidenced led husbandry practices with a focus on maximising welfare outcomes for animals

Assisting with the welfare evaluation of the zoos living collection

Working with animal staff on safe and legally compliant animal capture, restraint and transport of zoo animals

Administering drugs, anaesthetics and injections

Preparation of animals for veterinary procedures and monitoring throughout

Undertaking diagnostic tests

Work to RCVS and BVNA policies and procedures as applicable to the role

Maintaining CPD in line with RCVS requirements and maintain a record of relevant CPD

Attending and contributing to relevant external conferences, workshops and meetings as agreed with your line manager

Assisting with stock control and ordering of pharmaceuticals including controlled drugs and other veterinary consumables as required.

Key Skills and attributes as a Vet Nurse

Must posses a valid Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) Certification

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a vet nurse is desirable

Understanding of regulations pertaining to the management of animals in the zoo

Be experienced in the use of ZIMS

· You will have worked with zoo, exotic or wildlife species

· Excellent communication skills

· Excellent attention to detail

What’s in it for you as our Vet Nurse

30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays

32 hour working week

Fun benefits to include access into Drayton Manor for you and three guests and to our sister site West Midlands Safari Park for free!

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!