Jonathan Cracknell

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Zoo Development and Management Consultant • Wildlife veterinary surgeon • Member of Defra's Zoo Expert Committee • Zoo inspector, Defra and NPWS • Trustee for the Zoological Society of London and Free the Bears @
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Prescot, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Jonathan Cracknell

With over 20 years of experience as a zoo veterinarian and leader, I am committed to advancing the strategic development, welfare, and conservation of wild animals. I also leverage my expertise in zoo management, welfare, and legislation to support and drive change through Defra's Zoo Expert Committee and other governmental bodies. I am the founder and director of a consultatory service that provides professional support for zoo, wildlife, and animal sanctuary organisations across a wide range of disciplines. I am passionate about training the next generation of conservationists and animal welfarists, and I have published multiple articles on wildlife medicine and anaesthesia, minimally invasive surgery, and wildlife health.

Jonathan Cracknell's Current Company Details
Cracknell Wildlife and Veterinary Services

Cracknell Wildlife And Veterinary Services

Zoo Development and Management Consultant • Wildlife veterinary surgeon • Member of Defra's Zoo Expert Committee • Zoo inspector, Defra and NPWS • Trustee for the Zoological Society of London and Free the Bears
Jonathan Cracknell Work Experience Details
  • Cracknell Wildlife And Veterinary Services
    Director
    Cracknell Wildlife And Veterinary Services Oct 2024 - Present
    London Area, United Kingdom
    • Develop bespoke programmes for zoos, including health and safety, staff management, welfare monitoring, and preventative health care initiatives.• Support and develop conservation and rewilding projects to ensure efficiency and effective use of often restricted resources• Support and develop governmental strategy and legislative review, reform and implementation for captive wildlife and welfare programmes internationally.• Utilise 20 years of experience in zoo and wildlife medicine and consulting to drive impactful initiatives.
  • Cracknell Wildlife And Veterinary Services
    Director
    Cracknell Wildlife And Veterinary Services Apr 2018 - Present
    Potters Bar, England
    Cracknell Wildlife and Veterinary Services is a support agency providing a network of professional individuals to assist in your management, welfare, and compliance development. We specialise in zoo, wildlife and animal sanctuary support across a wide range of disciplines. Our primary interest is in the promotion of best practice welfare in captive settings and supporting organisations to provide best practice husbandry and health care for their animals. We also provide support for a number of organisations and governmental bodies with regard to the development of legislation, compliance, audits, inspections and other bespoke projects that meet your individual needs.
  • Knowsley Safari
    Head Of Living Collection
    Knowsley Safari Jul 2019 - Sep 2024
    Prescot, England, United Kingdom
    As Head of Living Collections, I am primarily responsible for the strategic development of the Safari, the welfare and management of the animal collection and the animal care team, the health care provision, facility and product development, and leading on conservation and research initiatives, both within the collection and with regard to field programs. I also support and drive legislative change through Defra's Zoo Expert Committee to improve and support welfare through zoo legislative change.
  • Conservation Medicine Services
    Director
    Conservation Medicine Services Apr 2016 - Apr 2018
    Heytesbury
    Conservation Medicine Services provides consultatory services across a wide range of captive and wildlife management programmes. These include conservation, welfare and animal health capacity and capability development, and support services for charitable and commercial institutions. We provide expert advice for a number of clients, including Defra and Ireland's Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. Programmes vary from enclosure design, zoo management training, zoo inspections, welfare audits, health and safety reviews, through to legislative guidance support and national development programmes.
  • Longleat Enterprises
    Director Of Animal Operations
    Longleat Enterprises Apr 2011 - Apr 2016
    Currently Director of Animal Operations at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park, part of the Longleat Enterprises Limited Group. Strategic development of the Animal Department in line with best practice in animal husbandry, welfare and conservation aims of the LEL group. Management and development of team of 100+, animal collection of 1300+ animals (129 species across various taxa) and budget circa £3M.
  • Jcwas
    Zoo And Wildlife Anaesthesia And Medicine Consultancy
    Jcwas Oct 2010 - Apr 2011
    Winchester, Hampshire
    Developed zoo and wildlife anaesthesia consultancy. Specialising in capability and capacity building and policy development for many national and international non-governmental agencies and professional bodies. Work continues with the support of many groups including Free the Bears, International Animal Rescue, British Divers Marine Life Rescue, BIAZA, RZSS and Wildlife SOS.
  • Marwell Wildlife
    Zoological Director
    Marwell Wildlife Dec 2008 - Oct 2010
    Winchester, Hampshire, Uk
    Zoological Director of medium sized collection in Hampshire, UK. Responsible for staff of approximately 60 staff and animal collection of 1000+ animals across various taxa. Long term strategic development and restructuring of veterinary service. Budget managed circa £2M.
  • Royal Veterinary College
    Rcvs Trust Resident In Zoo And Wildlife Medicine
    Royal Veterinary College Sep 2005 - Sep 2008
    Zoological Society Of London, London
    RCVS Trust Resident in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine was the first residency training position to be created at the Zoological Society of London. This position was based full time at either ZSL London Zoo or ZSL Whipsnade Zoo. Day to day management of both collections as part of the veterinary team, often taking sole responsibility of the veterinary service.
  • Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic And Emergency Service
    Emergency And Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon
    Elizabeth Street Veterinary Clinic And Emergency Service Jan 2003 - Jan 2008
    Belgravia, London
    Locum Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon, providing weekend and night support in busy and well respected small animal and some exotics emergency service. Continued to present day when needed or free time to maintain current veterinary skills.
  • Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks
    Zoo And Wildlife Locum Veterinary Surgeon
    Howletts & Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks Jun 2005 - Sep 2005
    Lympne, Kent, Uk
    Locum position for the summer working with a diverse colelciton across two sites: Port Lympne and Howletts Zoo, now the Aspinall Foundation. Specialised in great apes and primates, especially Western Lowland gorillas (Gorilla gorilla gorilla).
  • Tai Wai Small Animal And Exotic Hospital
    Locum Exotics And Small Animal Veterinary Assistant
    Tai Wai Small Animal And Exotic Hospital Nov 2004 - Jun 2005
    Tai Wai, Hong Kong
    Extremely well respected exotics and small animal clinic based in the New Territories, Hong Kong. Locum veterinary surgeon position where developed considerable skills in domestic exotic medicine, surgery and welfare as well as that of Asian wildlife brought in through the wildlife trade.
  • Animals Asia Foundation
    Veterinary Surgeon
    Animals Asia Foundation Aug 2004 - Oct 2004
    Chengdu, Sichuan, China
    Asiatic Black Bear Rescue centre based in rural Chengdu, China. Assisted in veterinary care of the bears rescued from the bear bile trade under the guidance of Jill Robinson and Gail Cochrane. Continued to work for the organisation as a consultant until 2007 where training programme completed.
  • Rspca
    Veterinary Surgeon
    Rspca Feb 2003 - Jun 2004
    Stapeley Grange, Cheshire
    Veterinary surgeon working on one of the RSPCA's wildlife hospitals. Specialist focus on Swan rehabilitation but large variety of UK native species and development of ethical and appropriate management of wildlife casualties whilst working within a budget.
  • Animal Health Trust
    Clinical Scholar In Veterinary Anaesthesia
    Animal Health Trust Apr 2001 - Dec 2002
    Newmarket, Suffolk, Uk
    Training post in advanced domestic veterinary anaesthesia which led to successfully obtaining the Certificate in Veterinary Anaesthesia. Working under the guidance of Dr Jackie Brearley and Elizabeth Leece.
  • Nantwich Veterinary Group
    Small Animal Assistant Veterinary Surgeon
    Nantwich Veterinary Group Jul 2000 - Apr 2001
    Nantwich, Cheshire
    First post graduate post as small animal assistant veterinary surgeon. A great place to be as a new graduate with a great team of veterinarians. Mainly first opinion small animal medicine with some exotics and second opinion surgery.

Jonathan Cracknell Skills

Zoo And Wildlife Medicine Team Building Social Media Wildlife Anesthesia Surgery Public Speaking Zoo Epidemiology Capability Development Lecturing Wildlife Rehabilitation Animal Behavior Veterinary Medicine International Ngos Animal Husbandry Veterinary Veterinary Surgery Animal Work Anaesthesia Change Management Customer Service Animal Nutrition Capacity Building Conservation Issues Teamwork Conservation Biology Ngos Management Coaching Ecology Research Environmental Education Science Facilitations Animal Welfare Wildlife Health Wildlife Conservation

Jonathan Cracknell Education Details

  • University Of Glasgow
    Bachelor Of Veterinary Medicine And Surgery (Bvms)
  • North American Veterinary Board
    North American Veterinary Board
    Navles (Florida)
  • The Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons (Rcvs)
    The Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons (Rcvs)
    Certificate In Zoo Medicine (Certzoomed)
  • Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons (Rcvs)
    Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons (Rcvs)
    Certificate In Veterinary Anaesthesia (Certva)
  • Upton-By-Chester County High School
    Upton-By-Chester County High School

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Jonathan Cracknell works for Cracknell Wildlife And Veterinary Services

What is Jonathan Cracknell's role at the current company?

Jonathan Cracknell's current role is Zoo Development and Management Consultant • Wildlife veterinary surgeon • Member of Defra's Zoo Expert Committee • Zoo inspector, Defra and NPWS • Trustee for the Zoological Society of London and Free the Bears.

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What schools did Jonathan Cracknell attend?

Jonathan Cracknell attended University Of Glasgow, North American Veterinary Board, The Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons (Rcvs), Royal College Of Veterinary Surgeons (Rcvs), Upton-By-Chester County High School.

What are some of Jonathan Cracknell's interests?

Jonathan Cracknell has interest in Zoo And Wildlife Medicine, Ethics, Circus And Zoo Animal Rescue, Epidemiology, Badger And Tuberculosis Epidemiology, Role Of Conservation In Human Health, Health, Zoonoses, Cetacean Stranding Management, Environment.

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Jonathan Cracknell has skills like Zoo And Wildlife Medicine, Team Building, Social Media, Wildlife, Anesthesia, Surgery, Public Speaking, Zoo, Epidemiology, Capability Development, Lecturing, Wildlife Rehabilitation.

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