Veterinary Officer

• Membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
• Proven experience in veterinary care of zoo and wild animals across a range of species.
• Experience using remote drug-delivery firearms and systems.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation related to zoo licensing, animal health, health & safety, firearms, and veterinary medicines.
• Familiarity with managing competing priorities and delegate effectively.
• Working knowledge and skills of IT systems including MS office packages, ZIMS, etc.
• A full driving license is required for this role.

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. A DBS check is also required for this position and you must be eligible for possession of a firearms license.

ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. 

• Purpose driven work – join an organisation where every role contributes to creating a world where wildlife thrives.  
• Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension. 
• 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 (increasing with milestone anniversaries). 
• Access to ZSL’s staff Equality Networks -Race & Culture, Team Pride, Disability, and Menopause, supporting an inclusive and welcoming workplace for those with lived experience. 
• 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.