Wildlife Veterinarian - Research Associate - Maternity Cover

at  ZSL

ABOUT US

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:

The Institute of Zoology, the research arm of the Zoological Society of London, affiliated to University College London, invites applications for a Wildlife Veterinarian & Research Associate (maternity cover). The jobholder will join the Disease Risk Analysis and Health Surveillance (DRAHS) team which investigates the impact of interventions, such as conservation translocations, on the health of populations through disease risk analysis, wildlife disease surveillance, pathological studies and clinical investigations, in partnership with Natural England (and with support from multiple non-governmental organizations) in a long-standing (over 25 year) programme.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assess the threats from disease in conservation translocations, through disease risk analysis
• To carry out, and advise on, disease risk management and post-release health surveillance
• To carry out health examinations and advise on procedures where necessary.
• To carry out pathological investigation, select and arrange follow-up diagnostic tests as may be required, interpret the test results in order to reach a diagnosis of disease and report on the findings.
• To write reports for collaborators and scientific publications
• To communicate with collaborators, including arranging meetings, and to represent DRAHS.