Wildlife Veterinarian - Research Associate - Maternity Cover

Overview of the role:  

The Institute of Zoology, the research arm of the Zoological Society of London, affiliated to University College London, invites applications for a Wildlife Veterinarian & Research Associate (maternity cover).  The jobholder will join the Disease Risk Analysis and Health Surveillance (DRAHS) team which investigates the impact of interventions, such as conservation translocations, on the health of populations through disease risk analysis, wildlife disease surveillance, pathological studies and clinical investigations, in partnership with Natural England (and with support from multiple non-governmental organizations) in a long-standing (over 25 year) programme. 

Key responsibilities:  

The ideal candidate will: 

• Have a veterinary qualification and a postgraduate qualification in wild animal health and experience in the veterinary care of captive and/or free-living wild animals.
• The post-holder must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• A clean UK driving license and willingness to travel, sometimes overnight, for fieldwork.
• Experience in pathological examinations, and field health examinations

We will work with the ideal candidates to consider part time arrangements.

We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.  

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.  

What do we offer?  

At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:  

• Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct  
• Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) - The contributions for the USS scheme are 8% employee contribution and 18% employer contribution. 
• Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you  
• Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays  
• Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme  
• Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day 
• Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops  
• Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle  
• Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work  
• Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages