Resident Veterinary
Surgeon
Exciting new
opportunity for a Resident Veterinary Surgeon
Join a dedicated
team in the rehabilitation and ongoing care of over 170 rescued Asiatic black
and Malayan sun bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre.
We are seeking a
veterinary surgeon to join the Bear and Vet Team, located at the Vietnam Bear
Rescue Centre (VBRC), Tam Dao National Park, approximately 90 minutes from the
capital Hanoi. VBRC is the only sanctuary in Vietnam accredited by the Global
Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS).
The resident
veterinary position involves shared responsibility for providing extensive
veterinary care to the bears while working closely with our veterinary nurses
and bear management team. The position
also involves outreach activities with local communities, capacity building
with local wildlife rescue centers and zoos, and working alongside and
providing on-the-job training for a Vietnamese veterinary intern. The vet and
nurse team also provide care for the companion animals of staff and local
communities, including vaccines, desexing, and general veterinary care,
comprising approximately 30% of the week.
The resident
veterinary surgeon will report to the senior veterinary surgeon.
Please contact our
HR department at hrhkg@animalsasia.org for further details and a full job
description for this position.
For more information
about Animals Asia please visit our website www.animalsasia.org.
Requirements
§ At
least 3 years work experience in a small or mixed veterinary practice,
zoological facility, specialist referral centre, or similar working
environment.
§ Must
satisfy Hong Kong Veterinary Surgeons Board registration requirements. Please
refer to the requirements in Schedule 1 here: http://www.vsbhk.org.hk/english/guide/files/GAregistration_e.pdf.
§ Excellent
clinical and organizational skills, attention to detail, an aptitude for
problem-solving medicine and self-directed learning, and plenty of initiative
and flexibility.
§ Excellent
communication skills and the ability to live and work closely with the rest of
the team comprising both western and local staff.
§ Cultural
sensitivity and a history of working abroad, plus a background in captive
wildlife management or charitable veterinary work are beneficial.
§ Suitable
candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 2 years.
Appointment is paid,
full-time, five (5) days a week with some weekend work applicable.
The following items are included in your full-time
contract
On-site
accommodation
Relocation
assistance
Emergency medical
insurance
Paid holidays
How to apply
Applications should
be emailed, with your name included in the email header, and include a cover
letter (stating the applied position), CV with your current and expected
salary, and completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org. Only
shortlisted candidates will be notified.
We are an equal
opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified
candidates. Personal data collected will
be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Closing date:
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis with the vacancy closing once
filled.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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