Veterinary Surgeon

BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums); England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Flamingo Land is seeking a qualified veterinary surgeon to join their veterinary department, offering a fantastic opportunity to be part of a growing team committed to animal health and welfare. The role involves delivering veterinary care, conducting diagnostics, and managing compliance while contributing to the enhancement of animal welfare practices. This is a full-time position with a salary of £40,000 annually, encouraging a balanced work-life approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in zoo or wildlife medicine preferred.
• Confident clinical and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and curative veterinary care across a wide range of species.
• Manage regulatory obligations and ensure compliance with veterinary regulations.
• Contribute to the improvement of animal welfare standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in zoo, wildlife, or exotic animal medicine

Tools

ZIMS

Job description

Flamingo Land

Yorkshire Closing date for applications is: 14th Jul 2025

Flamingo Land is seeking a qualified veterinary surgeon to join the veterinary department. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a growing veterinary and animal care team committed to providing exceptional standards of animal health and welfare. Flamingo Land is home to around 130 species, nearly 2000 animals. We are members of BIAZA, EAZA and WAZA.

We currently have an established full-time on-site vet and are now expanding our team with the addition of a second veterinary surgeon. This position will suit a person who is able to work collaboratively with both the animal care team, the existing veterinary team and the senior management team on the continued development of our in-house veterinary facilities, preventative health programmes, and case management.

£40,000 pa working five days per week. A flexible approach to working and a keen work life balance is encouraged.

Key responsibilities

Responsibility for the delivery of preventative and curative veterinary care, including diagnostics and treatment, across a wide range of species

Manage the relevant regulatory obligations associated with the role and meet the ethical responsibilities as set out in the RCVS code of professional conduct

Ensure compliance with current veterinary medicine regulations regarding the use and storage of drugs, vaccines and other veterinary products

Contribute to continually improving standards of animal welfare and management, including exhibit design, import and export of animals, quarantine, husbandry training, nutrition and enrichment programmes

Ensuring detailed clinical and pathological records are maintained

Support and contribute to the continued development of the zoo hospital and veterinary facilities

Perform in-house post-mortem examinations and laboratory testing, including routine parasitology (e.g., faecal egg counts)Liaise with external stakeholders, including external vet practices, specialists, suppliers, etc

Requirements

Experience in zoo or wildlife medicine is preferred, but strong applicants with varied experience in mixed practice (including exotics and farm animals) will also be considered

Experience with ZIMS preferred

Confident clinical and diagnostic skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Postgraduate qualifications in zoo, wildlife, or exotic animal medicine (CertAVP, MSc, or ECZM diplomate status) are desirable but not essential

Weekend and bank holiday working will be required

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Please apply with a CV and covering letter to:

BIAZA's office hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact outside of those times will get a response when we are next in the office.

If your enquiry is urgent and you need a response before the BIAZA office reopens, please call Jo Judge on 07593 580602. If you wish to reach one of our members, please contact them directly.

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 6789783.Registered Office Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY. Registered Charity Number is 1128168 and SC040783 (Scotland)