Vet Nurse

Drayton Manor Zoo

Tamworth B78 3SH
Closing date for applications is: 8th May 2025

Contact: Komal Verma (komalverma@draytonmanor.co.uk)
Sector: Animal Care
Type: Paid
Contract type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive

What’s on offer?

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

Your responsibilities as a Vet Nurse will include but are not limited to:

1. Contributing towards evidenced-led husbandry practices with a focus on maximising welfare outcomes for animals
2. Assisting with the welfare evaluation of the zoo's living collection
3. Working with animal staff on safe and legally compliant animal capture, restraint, and transport of zoo animals
4. Administering drugs, anaesthetics, and injections
5. Preparing animals for veterinary procedures and monitoring throughout
6. Undertaking diagnostic tests
7. Working in accordance with RCVS and BVNA policies and procedures as applicable
8. Maintaining CPD in line with RCVS requirements and keeping relevant records
9. Attending relevant external conferences, workshops, and meetings as agreed with your line manager
10. Assisting with stock control and ordering of pharmaceuticals, including controlled drugs and veterinary consumables

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Must possess a valid Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) Certification
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a vet nurse is desirable
• Understanding of regulations pertaining to animal management in zoos
• Experience with ZIMS
• Experience working with zoo, exotic, or wildlife species
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

What’s in it for you?

30 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
32-hour working week
Fun benefits include access to Drayton Manor for you and three guests, and free entry to our sister site, West Midlands Safari Park!

About Us

We are Drayton Manor Resorts! With ambitious plans to be the number one theme park in the UK for families, we are recruiting top talent to promote our successes and core values. Our resort features a 15-acre zoo, a 4-star hotel with 150 bedrooms including Viking and Thomas Land themed rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, Europe’s only Thomas Land, 44 rides, and more!

Apply for This Job

Please send your CV to komalverma@draytonmanor.co.uk