Animal Health Technician
1 week ago
**Animal Health Technician**
**Location**: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Surrey, KT9 2NE
**Hours**:Permanent, part time, 24 hours per week (equivalent to 3 days out of 7). There is flexibility in the shift patterns but must include Mondays.
**Benefits**:Competitive annual salary of £12,000, discount on our animal VIP experiences and Go Ape course, discounts on our Hotels and a Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world.
With our Theme Park, Zoo, spectacular Hotels & Glamping as well as our Go Ape courses there are plenty of ROARingly exciting career paths available. We're also a part of the Merlin Entertainments family - associated with attractions like SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND Parks, Madame Tussauds and More
We're currently looking for an Animal Health Technician to join our Zoo team at Britain’s Wildest Adventure
**About the Role**
You will support in upholding the zoo’s objectives in ensuring outstanding animal healthcare, meeting and exceeding industry standards in record keeping, upholding the health and safety of co-workers and guests and communicating effectively with all partners.
As a member of our Zoo team, you will be responsible for upholding our exceptional animal health and welfare standards by providing administrative and technical support to the smooth operation of our Animal Health Centre. This will include assisting any visiting veterinary surgeon during routine or emergency rounds, overseeing the administration of POMs and controlled drugs, cleanliness and hygiene of the facilities and equipment and the effective communication between Zoo Managers, Keepers and Vets of all clinically relevant information.
Reporting directly to the Zoo Collection Manager you will be required to work alongside section supervisors and the wider zoo team with occasional supervision of work-experience students and interns.
**What we’re looking for**
- Exceptional time-management and organisational skills
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite, familiarity with ZIMS or ZIMS Medical would be an advantage)
- Experience in a zoo environment would be advantageous
- Vet nursing experience or appropriate qualification is desirable
**What’s on offer?**
- A competitive annual salary of £12,000
- 17 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
- Company bonus
- Private pension scheme
- 40% discount online off LEGO
- 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Plus, many more...
**_Everyone Matters at Merlin_**:
- At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry._
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