Wildlife Assistant (VN qualified)

Hours: 35 hours per week

Closing date:  8 September 2017  

The RSPCA is the largest animal welfare charity in England and Wales. Our purpose as the RSPCA is to end cruelty and promote kindness to animals and to alleviate their suffering. The role:

We are looking for a confident and energetic person to fit in with our hard working team. The aim of the centre is to treat and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned British wildlife for return to the wild. 

The role also involves some domestic clinic work with cats, rabbits and ferrets and some teaching / mentoring of vet interns. We work two shifts (covering 0800hrs to 2100hrs) including weekends, public and bank holidays.

You will need:

• A Veterinary Nurse qualification.  
• Experience working in a similar wildlife environment (preferable).  
• A keen interest in wildlife and the willingness to learn.  The capability of dealing with physically demanding species e.g. seals.   
• To be flexible and willing to work shifts

An application form and job description can be downloaded from this web page. Alternatively, you can request an application from: Lee Stewart, Centre Manager, RSPCA Stapeley Grange, London Road, Nantwich CW5 7JW, quoting reference WA1628.  CV’s accepted with a completed application form.

Please send completed application form to the above address by the closing date of 8 September 2017 or via email to lee.stewart@rspca.org.uk.  Interviews will be held w/c 18 September.

The RSPCA offers excellent benefits, including private healthcare, defined contribution pension scheme, childcare vouchers and an employee assistance programme. Registered in England and Wales, number 219099 We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Ending cruelty, promoting kindness and alleviating suffering to animals.