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Join the Drayton Manor Resort team
Drayton Manor Park is a jam-packed fun family experience.There’s a host of fantastic family entertainment, with live shows in Europe's only Thomas Land, a 4D cinema and rides that the whole family can enjoy.
Drayton Manor Zoo is home to over a hundred species from throughout the world – plus the Dino Trail, museums, shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and much more.
The park also has an onsite hotel. The four-star 150 bedroom Drayton Manor Hotel features Executive rooms, Presidential Suites and 15 Thomas & Friends™ rooms, as well as two bars and restaurants.
Apply to join the Drayton Manor Resort team now - see our current vacancies below!
What’s on offer?
Are you ready to be part of something truly special? Drayton Manor Zoo are looking for an experienced and passionate Vet Nurse to join our amazing team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment, helping to care for our incredible animal residents and contribute to the overall success of our veterinary practice.
As our new Vet Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in supporting animal care and treatment, providing clinical and diagnostic assistance, and ensuring the welfare of our animals is always top priority. You’ll be an integral part of our Zoo operation, and with a permanent position on offer, you’ll enjoy all the support, development, and fun benefits that come with being part of the Drayton Manor Resort family as we embark on our exciting 2025 journey!
We are Drayton Manor Resort and we're making tracks with our ambitious plans to be the number one theme park in the UK for families recruiting the best warm-hearted talent to work with us in promoting our successes and core values to our customers and employees. Our resort is home to a 15-acre zoo, 4-star hotel with 150 bedrooms to include Viking and Thomas Land themed rooms, conference facilities, restaurants, Europe’s only Thomas Land, 50 rides and attraction and growing!
What You'll Be Doing:
- Play a key role in implementing evidence-based husbandry practices, focusing on maximizing the welfare of our animals.
- Assist with the ongoing welfare evaluation of our Zoo’s diverse animal collection.
- Work closely with the animal care team to ensure safe, legally compliant animal capture, restraint, and transport.
- Administer drugs, anaesthetics, and injections as needed.
- Prepare animals for veterinary procedures, providing essential monitoring throughout.
- Carry out diagnostic tests and assist with any necessary treatments.
- Adhere to RCVS and BVNA guidelines and policies relevant to your role.
- Maintain your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in line with RCVS requirements and actively participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and meetings.
- Help manage stock control and the ordering of pharmaceuticals and veterinary supplies, including controlled drugs.
What We're Looking For:
- A valid Veterinary Nurse (RCVS) Certification is a must.
- Ideally, you’ll have at least 3 years’ experience as a Veterinary Nurse.
- A good understanding of animal regulations in a zoo environment.
- Experience with ZIMS (Zoo Information Management System) is highly desirable.
Interested? Are you ready to be part of our manor proud team? Apply by emailing your CV to recruitment@draytonmanor.co.uk
Employee Benefits
'I absolutely love it'
Michael - Guest Host, Rides
'After years of working within the car and catering trade, it was hard for me to decide what to do next. I felt too old to start something new but after speaking to the HR staff here at Drayton Manor Theme Park, I felt I'd give it a go and I'm glad I did as I absolutely love it.
The team is made up of a whole array of ages, which makes coming to work a pleasure but I must say that the most enjoyable aspect of my job, is seeing the childrens faces day in day out. I'm part of making that magical memory here at Drayton Manor Theme Park and you cannot put a price on that.'
'I love to be a part of the whole experience'
Kate - Park Control Officer
'I've worked at Drayton Manor Theme Park for the past nine seasons and just love it; the environment and the people. Due to the flexibility of the hours that I can work, I have completed my university degree during that time. Not only that, I have also had the chance to develop within my role. I love to be a part of the whole experience, develop ideas and people, so I am now a member of the customer champion group; where I get to have a say and feedback on park matters.
It's great to develop ideas and have a say on areas across the park, and really make a difference.'
FAQ's
Identify which vacancy you wish to apply for on our Vacancies page, click Apply and fill in all details and submit!
You will receive update emails on the progress of your application but if you haven’t heard from us by then please email us at recruitment@draytonmanor.co.uk
If the role is customer facing you will wear the Drayton Manor uniform. If the role is not customer facing then smart office wear is more suitable.
It is essential that you have a Right to Work in the UK permit before applying for any role at Drayton Manor. We would ask that you bring proof of this along to your interview.
You will receive update emails on the progress of your application but if you haven’t heard from us by then please email us at recruitment@draytonmanor.co.uk
Yes, all completed applications will receive a regret letter or email.
Yes! Your staff pass will enable you to enter Drayton Manor and bring family and friends with you as well (full details available when you join us!!).