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Veterinary Surgeon

Wyre Forest, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Mid level

Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days Work pattern: Including weekends, bank holidays and evenings Duration: Salaried (MAT Cover for 13 months September 2026 - October 2027) West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park is seeking a Vet…

Skills: Exotic Animal Care, Preventative Care, Medical Treatment, Health Care Programme Implementation, Record Keeping

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Housekeeping Assistant

Wyre Forest, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Entry level

Housekeeping Assistant Hours: Zero Hours Contract West Midlands Safari Park are currently recruiting for the position of Housekeeping Assistant. The position will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of clea…

Skills: Cleaning, Stock Management, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Professionalism

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Veterinary Surgeon

West Midlands Safari Park

Wyre Forest, England, United Kingdom • On-site

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  • Temporary
  • professional certificate
  • WMSP Annual Pass, Free admission and theme park wristbands for family and friends, Free entry to Drayton Manor Park and Water World Stoke On Trent, 20% Discount in retail and catering outlets, 24 Hour access to an online doctor, Online prescriptions
  • Posted 4d ago
  • Apply by Jul 24
  • ~38 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Veterinary Surgeon is responsible for implementing health care programmes and providing preventative and medical care for a variety of exotic animals. The role also involves maintaining BALAI and Confined Establishment status while collaborating with Wildlife Management on staff training and animal relocations.

Requirements

Candidates must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS and possess a full, valid driving licence. Experience with zoological species is preferred, along with the ability to work flexible hours including weekends and bank holidays.

Full job description

Hours: 37.5 hours over 5 days

Work pattern: Including weekends, bank holidays and evenings

Duration: Salaried (MAT Cover for 13 months September 2026 - October 2027) 

 

West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon (MAT Cover) to join our resident RVN and Wildlife team. This is an exciting opportunity for a vet with exotic experience to conduct preventative care and provide medical attention to all animals on site from reptiles through to large mammals.
In this busy and varied position, you will be responsible for the generation and implementation of health care programmes, conducting regular preventative care to maintain animal health, maintenance of WMSP's BALAI and Confined Establishment status, and record keeping. The role will work collaboratively with Wildlife Management to support staff training, health and safety, animal husbandry and animal relocations.
 
About you  
The role requires someone who is confident, self-motivated, and enthusiastic about veterinary care for exotic species. You will have a professional attitude and be able to work to tight deadlines in a way that promotes the safety of the Park, its employees and species in our care. You will demonstrate your experience as an efficient and organised professional, who is able to communicate across all levels of the organisation.
The successful candidate will need to be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with RVCS, Zoological experience is preferred but guidance and support are available.
Due to the nature of the role all candidates must have a full, valid driving licence.
You will need to be flexible in your approach to work outside of standard business hours, including weekends.

 

Benefits 

As well as benefiting from working in a unique and beautiful setting, you’ll also 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 also Water World Stoke On Trent 
  • 20% 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.

 

What we are

West Midlands Safari Park is an 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 a 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, Treetops 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 unique wildlife experiences that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a lifetime.

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 experiences.

Related keywords

Veterinary SurgeonRCVSExotic SpeciesZoological ExperienceBALAIConfined EstablishmentWildlife ManagementPreventative CareAnimal HusbandryMAT Cover

About West Midlands Safari Park

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Create WILD memories 🦁🎢🐧🦖

Industry
Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1973
Headquarters
Bewdley, Worcestershire
LinkedIn followers
7,733

West Midlands Safari Park is home to some of the world's most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a 4-mile Safari Drive, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods exhibiting hundreds of exotic animal species with close encounters. The 200-acre site includes a wide range of catering and retail outlets and a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out. West Midlands Safari Park is a leading business in the UK Leisure Industry providing over 500 jobs within a range of fields including catering, ride operation, retail, education, wildlife management, conservation, guest services, events, HR, Management, Health and Safety, Construction, Art, Design and Marketing. There are three fantastic venues within the grounds, which host a variety of events including meetings, conferences, awards shows, banqueting dinners, weddings, public events and more!

Offices: Bewdley Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1LF, GB

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About West Midlands Safari Park

LinkedInVisit site

Create WILD memories 🦁🎢🐧🦖

Industry
Zoos and Botanical Gardens
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1973
Headquarters
Bewdley, Worcestershire
LinkedIn followers
7,733

West Midlands Safari Park is home to some of the world's most beautiful and critically endangered species, with a 4-mile Safari Drive, walk-through Discovery Trail, African Village and Lemur Woods exhibiting hundreds of exotic animal species with close encounters. The 200-acre site includes a wide range of catering and retail outlets and a large amusement area with over 25 rides and attractions providing the ideal venue for family days out. West Midlands Safari Park is a leading business in the UK Leisure Industry providing over 500 jobs within a range of fields including catering, ride operation, retail, education, wildlife management, conservation, guest services, events, HR, Management, Health and Safety, Construction, Art, Design and Marketing. There are three fantastic venues within the grounds, which host a variety of events including meetings, conferences, awards shows, banqueting dinners, weddings, public events and more!

Offices: Bewdley Hill, Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 1LF, GB

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