Head Of Animal Care

Fantastic opportunity for a Qualified Vet Nurse to be our Head of Animal Care at our Wildlife Rescue Centre!

About Us

RSPCA Oak and furrows is a wildlife rescue centre based in leigh nr. Cricklade. We have a fantastic team of wildlife care assistants which rescue and rehabilitate British wildlife. We are supported by a brilliant team of dedicated volunteers and help around 4000 animals per year.

The Role

We are currently looking to appoint a Head of Animal Care to join our team. This may be an excellent opportunity for a qualified veterinary nurse with a passion for UK wildlife, together with the skills to develop a team of wildlife assistants and volunteers to deliver high wildlife care welfare standards.

Working with local vets and drawing on your own veterinary knowledge and wildlife care experience, the Head of Animal Care will report to the Centre Manager and support them to develop and enforce standard operating procedures that embody RSPCA protocols and best practice for wildlife treatment, rehabilitation and release.

You will work closely with and build a strong working relationship with the Operational Supervisor who will oversee the delivery of these procedures on your non-working days. Together you will provide consistent guidance and discipline to the Wildlife Assistants and volunteers.

Responsible for the effective day to day-to-day management for a team Wildlife Assistants and volunteers

Successful Candidate

We are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse with at least · FDSC qualified/Level 3 in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification with a passion for British wildlife care and welfare. An individual with strong leadership skills and great organisational skills.

Experience:

•  Veterinary: 3 years (preferred)
•  Animal care: 4 years (preferred)
•  Supervisory: 3 years (preferred)
•  Organisational skills: 3 years (preferred)

The Package

In addition to an excellent working environment, we can offer you:

•  A competitive salary.
•  Generous holiday entitlement - Please note that due to the nature of the business we prefer holidays to be taken outside the busy summer period
•  Opportunities for professional development
•  The chance to make a meaningful impact on local wildlife

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Salary: From £30,000 to £32,000 

Next Steps

If you are a dedicated wildlife enthusiast with a passion for animal welfare and conservation, and if you have the leadership skills to lead a team in our mission to protect and rehabilitate wildlife, we would like to hear from you.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as and when received and the vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment!

RSPCA North Wilts and Newbury District respectfully thank all applicants for their interest, but due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To be considered for the opportunity to join us in making a difference to the lives of Animals and the natural world, please submit your CV together with a covering letter, telling us about your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position by clicking the Apply now button!