Wildlife Assistant (VN) Grange, Northern Ireland
Job description
Are you a Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about animal welfare, enjoys a varied, and interesting Wildlife caseload? This could be the perfect chance for you to join a wonderfully passionate, and supportive team in our very busy centre in Stapeley Grange.
What makes this role different from other Veterinary Nurse roles? The opportunity to play a fundamental role in supporting the rescue, rehabilitation and release of a variety of British wildlife including orphaned and injured wild animals. The Wildlife Centre receives up to 120 different species each year, ranging from nestling birds, to hedgehogs to foxes, badgers and seal pups. We care for our patients for as long as it takes to get them fit for return to the wild.
The hours will be based on a shift pattern across fixed days (which can be negotiated), including weekend and lates, but you will finish on time, and no on-call!
This role is mainly focussed on the welfare of the animals, with a holistic and team based approach to the animal and treatment. And of course not forgetting, you get to work with some amazing, passionate, and supportive team that includes vets and a VN experienced in wildlife medicine.
About Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre & Cattery
At Stapeley Grange, we admit animals from south of the Scottish Border to south of Birmingham, into North Wales and across to Lincolnshire. In 2019 we received over 6,000 admissions, including wildlife, exotic and domestic casualties.
Stapeley Grange is the former home of Mrs Cynthia Zur Nedden, a well-known local landowner who devoted her life to caring for sick animals and strays. Cynthia was famous for feeding local wild foxes, squirrels and garden birds.
On her death in 1990 Stapeley Grange was bequeathed to the RSPCA to ‘establish an animal home and refuge with a clinic'.
Since its inception in 1993 Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery has grown exponentially. Stapeley is one of the busiest Wildlife RSPCA Centres in the UK, and is continually looking to develop its facilities and team so that it can maintain its status as a ‘center of excellence'.
Whats involved?
- Feeding, cleaning and caring for sick and injured and orphaned British wildlife through a hands off approach
- Assisting with the release of wildlife including the identification, surveying and preparation of release sites as well as the transportation of the animal to the release site
- Carrying out care and rehabilitation procedures involving hands-on treatment, monitoring all sorts of wildlife species (requiring different approaches)
- Ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene and maintenance of all areas, including pens, aviaries, pools, treatment rooms, kitchen and storage areas
- Accurately recording information and assisting in the collation of statistics
- Representing the centre at wildlife meetings where required
- Contributing towards centre fundraising activities
About you
We think this is a great role and to add value we are seeking a match of these skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you.
- Wildlife rehabilitation experience (desirable)
- Ability to plan your day effectively
- Ability to work alone and unsupervised
- Good interpersonal skills; an excellent team player
So if you have a positive can-do approach to daily tasks and thrive in an inclusive people orientated environment then get in touch!
Why work for the RSPCA?
It's an exciting time to join us in the decade of our bicentenary as we focus on our Strategy to 2030. The RSPCA works 365 days a year, rescuing all animals of all types from abuse, neglect, and injury.
You'll have an opportunity to work for the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales that has been voted as one of the top 50 companies to work for by The Dots.
We value and recognise our employees' contribution and are proud to offer an extensive benefits package that includes:
- 35 hour week with flexible working
- 4% shift allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 31 days with service
- a generous pension scheme with associated life assurance and group income protection scheme
- access to private healthcare scheme
- support for professional development after qualifying period
- access to our employee assistance programme
Our Values
* We are compassionate * We are inspirational * We are committed * We are expert * We act with integrity *
How to apply & further information
For more information and to make an application, please see the job description, person specification and advert on our website:
https://jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/wildlife-assistant-vn-0365-stapeley-grange-wildlife-centre/383/description/
Please note we do not accept CVs or applications via Indeed. Any applications received in this way will not be considered.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close this advert once sufficient applications have been received.
All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.
All online information and documents are available in alternative formats, including Braille and large font, upon request from the Resourcing team.
We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all of our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates and in particular welcome applications from minority ethnic, black, and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at the RSPCA.
Please note we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies for this opportunity.
Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £21,738.00-£25,575.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/04/2023
Reference ID: 0365
