I am considering becoming an RSPCA inspector: I have been on the website whereby it details entry requirements. I fulfill all the entry requirements except one: I don't have a drivers licence!! Does anyone know if this is a core requirement or if it is a desirable requirement?? It's just that I have never taken lessons as I have never had any desire to drive a car.
If it is a core requirement to have a drivers license I am possibly willing to take lessons so that I can apply for this job!
2007-03-19 03:28:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Unfortunately a driving licence is an essential part of being an inspector as they are required as part of the job description to drive to places where a cruel act or abandonment has taken place. Inspectors are also required to transfer animals from vet surgeries to shelter, House calls, etc.
I think you should start tkaing steps to pass your test before you apply.
2007-03-19 11:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I admire you for wanting to become an RSPCA Inspector. I expect you will find that you will need a full drivers licence and once you have passed your test you will wonder how on earth you managed before! It will open up completely new horizons for you - I know, I didn't drive a car until I was 45 years old. I must have been living a very boring life.
Just one thing, though - the RSPCA are VERY anti-hunting and would not consider you for a job if they thought you might be a supporter of Field Sports. They won't even let a person become an ordinary Member if he/she admitted that they supported hunting. Best of Luck, though.
2007-03-19 05:03:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-02 05:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by lathem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the research we have conducted, there are a number of skills you need to be able to work as an RSPCA inspector.
Must be determined and committed to the job
Must be physically fit and able to swim 50 metres
fully clothed
Must hold a full UK driving licence
Relevant work experience and National Vocational
Qualifications are viewed favourably
Must be able to work under considerable pressure
However, there may be other roles that might be of interest.
Telephone: 0870 353 5999
www.rspca.org.uk
2007-03-19 06:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by Kennel Club Experts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually the #1 requirement. You might be able to get a job in the shelter.
2007-03-19 03:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be considered a core requirement, you need a license to do the job!!!
2007-03-19 04:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by Cheryl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can't drive how can you go out on calls? How can you respond to an animal in need? You can't. You need to get your license and learn to drive for all kinds of reasons not just this job. If you can't drive you will never be 100 % independent and in charge of your own life. You will always have to depend on someone else to get you where you want to go and that could lead to you missing out on a lot.
2007-03-19 03:35:32 · answer #7 · answered by debcat76135 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
It is an essential I'm afraid.
Get learning!
2007-03-19 06:35:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋