Description
We are seeking a proactive and focused Veterinary Surgeon to join our Animal Healthcare Team on a part-time basis, working 15 hours a week on Saturdays and Sundays.
Your main responsibilities will include clinical diagnosis and post-mortem examinations of animals, as well as assisting with disease prevention, zoo licensing, wild bird care, and conservation animal health activities.
The successful candidate will have a veterinary degree, experience working in a busy veterinary environment with exotic species, and conducting post-mortem examinations. Specialist knowledge of avian pathology and biology is desirable.
As a Veterinary Surgeon at WWT, you will be part of a team delivering comprehensive animal health cover throughout the year, based at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, and remotely overseeing other WWT Zoos.
In return, you will receive:
- £15,522.80 per annum (FTE £38,807)
- 33 days annual leave (rising to 38 days after 5 years of service)
- Free entry to all WWT wetland centres for you and your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary