BIAZA ABTWG Veterinary liaison officer

1 week ago


City Of London, United Kingdom British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Full time

BIAZA ABTWG Veterinary liaison officer role at British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) Closing date for applications is: 30th Nov 2025 Sector: BIAZA Committee/Working Group Vacancies Type: Volunteer Contract type: Part-time Salary: volunteer post Context This is an unpaid post for which you must have institutional support and your collection must be a BIAZA member. The post is within ABTWG which is part of The British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquaria’s (BIAZA) Species Advisory Committee (SAC). As Veterinary Liaison Officer, you will report to the Co‑Chairs and Vice‑chair of ABTWG. The veterinary liaison officer is a voluntary role within the ABTWG designed to strengthen the link between veterinary care, species‑appropriate enrichment practices and practical animal training approaches within the zoo community. The primary focus is on supporting evidence‑based behaviour management to enhance animal welfare and ensure compliance with UK zoo standards, including BIAZA guidelines, the Zoo Licensing Act and the new SSMZP. The role also contributes to broader zoo initiatives by promoting best practice and collaboration across collections. Role Summary Monitor, review and share current scientific literature on animal behaviour, training techniques and enrichment. Identify research areas that support the development of effective, ethical and modern behaviour management protocols in relation to veterinary procedures and care. Promote proactive, choice‑based medical training and integrated enrichment development that supports the psychological and emotional wellbeing of animals. Knowledge translation and support – translate complex veterinary research into clear, actionable insights for the animal trainer and care teams. Assist in creating and sharing resources including data collection, case study development and involvement with the delivery of webinars and workshops. Support the Animal Behaviour and Training Working Group and act as a link between them and the Veterinary Focus Group. Attend meetings for both the ABTWG and Veterinary Focus Group and pass on relevant notes/minutes between the two groups. Assist, when requested, in dealing with all general enquiries, administration and paperwork relating to the working group in a timely, professional and organised manner. Person Specification Excellent communication skills. Proactive individual who is keen to assist on developing ideas and plans for the future direction & development of the working group. Good understanding of the scientific method and ability to interpret scientific papers. Awareness of current zoo regulations. Proficiency in using literature databases and tools. Effectively and efficiently work as an individual and within a team. Apply For This Job Please send a CV and Expression of Interest (EoI) to admin@biaza.org.uk. Your EoI should be a short outline of any relevant experience, qualifications, why you are interested in the role and any ideas on future areas of work; the EoI should be a maximum of 500 words. A template form for this can be found here. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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