Job Description

Hours:

37.5 hours of 5 days per week

Duration:

Permanent

West Midlands Safari Park are recruiting for a Veterinary Nurse to join our Wildlife Team.

This role is responsible for assisting with the veterinary care of all animals in the Wildlife department over a wide range of taxa, providing emergency care as instructed by the veterinary surgeon and by the preventative health care programme.

West Midlands Safari Park is home to a diverse collection of species and is dedicated to conservation, education, and excellence in animal welfare. Our veterinary department provides high-quality medical and husbandry support across a wide range of taxa, from small mammals and reptiles to large ungulates and carnivores. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our dynamic and passionate wildlife team.



The Role



As a Registered Veterinary Nurse within our park, you will work closely with our veterinary surgeon, animal keepers, and animal management team to deliver outstanding clinical and welfare support. You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of care for our animals, contributing to preventative health programmes, diagnostics, anaesthesia, and clinical record-keeping.

Key Responsibilities:

Support veterinary surgeon in examinations, procedures, and surgeries across a range of species. Prepare and maintain equipment, instruments, and clinical areas. Administer treatments and assist in diagnostics, sample collection, and imaging. Maintain accurate and detailed medical records using software system ZIMS. Contribute to routine health checks and preventive care programmes. Provide input into staff training, biosecurity, and welfare initiatives. Assist with research, conservation, and educational projects as required.

About You



We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable professional with a strong interest in exotic, zoo, or wildlife nursing.

Essential Criteria:

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) qualification. Demonstrated experience or strong interest in zoo, exotic, or wildlife species. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work flexibly, including weekends and public holidays. Full driving licence

Desirable:

Experience with ZIMS or similar animal record systems. Knowledge of quarantine, biosecurity, and laboratory procedures. Further qualifications in wildlife, zoo, or exotic animal medicine. Firearms / dart gun licence.

Benefits

As well as benefiting from working in a unique and beautiful setting, you'll receive a range of additional perks to employment including:

WMSP Annual Pass which gives you and your family and friends free admission and theme park wristbands, and free entry to our sister site Drayton Manor Park. 35% Discount in our retail and catering outlets and off park special events 24 Hour access to an online doctor and access to online prescriptions Counselling access. Online retailer discount portal. Free onsite parking

What we are

West Midlands Safari Park is and award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to some of the world's most beautiful and critically endangered species, with four-mile safari drive-through, walk through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods, as well beautiful walking trails, allowing guests to experience up close encounters with hundreds of exotic animals. Guests can also choose from a wide range of catering and retail outlets, as well as enjoying a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out.

In 2021, the park introduced Safari Lodges - luxury accommodation allowing guests to stay overnight for the first time. Guests can wake up to incredible sights of elephants, giraffe, rhino and red panda, or sleep just a 'whisker' away from lions, tigers and cheetahs.

In addition, the park is home to three incredible venues -Spring Grove House, Tree Tops Pavillion and Cellarz which play host to weddings, corporate events and social celebrations.

What we do

Our mission is to bring people together to create a unique wildlife experience that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a life time.

Our 200-acre site allows us to do just that, whether you're a day guest, wedding guest or overnight guest! We create experiences unlike no other, attracting visitors from across the Midlands and beyond.

Our brand and our team members live by our core values. We're passionate and work with a sense of togetherness, always striving to be progressive, with preservation at the heart of everything we do, all while creating unforgettable experiences.

Through these principles we aspire to achieve our vision:

to be the number one UK Wildlife attraction through the creation of immersive animal habitats and unique visitor experience.



Application Closing Date - 26th December 2025