ASSISTANT VETERINARIAN
FOR A MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE
The Angkor Centre for Conservation of
Biodiversity (ACCB) was established in 2003 by Allwetterzoo Münster and the
Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP). It
is one of the first nature conservation centres in Cambodia, located on 14
hectares of land within Phnom Kulen National Park at the trailhead for the
historic site of Kbal Spean, about 50 km north of Siem Reap and the UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Angkor. The animal collection at ACCB currently includes
approximately 730 individuals from about 45 species of birds, mammals, and
reptiles. ACCB mainly focuses on the rehabilitation and conservation of avian
and chelonian species, but also receives and houses small carnivores, non-human
primates and other Cambodian wildlife.
The goals
of the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity are:
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To
promote the rescue of selected native Cambodian wildlife and to provide
adequate rehabilitation and release facilities while ensuring the maintenance
of internationally recognized standards.
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To
provide facilities and technical expertise for the conservation breeding of
selected threatened species, and to initiate and carry out appropriate
reintroduction and restocking programmes.
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To
serve as an education and training centre for communities, wildlife officials
and visitors to the centre in order to increase awareness of, and build
capacity for conservation and environmental protection and management, and to
promote the sustainable use of natural resources.
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To
initiate and participate in wildlife conservation and research activities in
Cambodia, including in situ conservation activities, species recovery
efforts, biodiversity inventories and natural resource-use assessment, and to
provide information to support management recommendations for protected areas.
For additional information regarding
the Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity please familiarize yourself
further at our website www.accb-cambodia.org, and for regular updates on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/ACCBCambodia.
The ACCB currently has a vacancy to
join our on-site veterinary team as a full-time Assistant Veterinarian for a
maternity leave coverage.
This is a challenging but rewarding
position for a highly dedicated and motivated individual with a keen interest
in making a contribution towards conservation. In addition to the veterinary
duties, he/she will have to be prepared to support a variety of other
activities at ACCB as required, such as helping in general animal husbandry,
education, maintenance, administration, participation in special events, or
fundraising. The Assistant Veterinarian is required to live permanently on-site
and to be on call for emergencies.
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
The Assistant Veterinarian is responsible for
the animal health and well-being of all animals at ACCB, in close collaboration
with the Senior Veterinarian (in maternity leave until beginning of 2020,
afterwards temporarily on a part-time position), the Curator of Birds, the
Curator of Reptiles, and the animal keeping team. The Assistant Veterinarian
reports to the Senior Veterinarian and the Country Director.
The main duties and responsibilities are:
· Oversee
the overall health and welfare of all the animals under ACCB’s care, carrying
out all aspects of veterinary work, e.g. treatments, fecal screenings, health
checks, minor surgeries, etc., in collaboration with the Senior Veterinarian.
Although the Senior Veterinarian is usually available for advice, independent,
self-reliant and autonomous working is required.
·
Document all
veterinary procedures, cases and observations in an appropriate manner and
enter records into databases (ZIMS)
· Assist
with all aspects of hand-rearing of juveniles/orphan animals, when required
· Collaborate
with the Country Director, Curator for In situ Conservation and Research,
Senior Veterinarian, Curators and the animal keeping team in pre-release
assessments of animals prior to (re-)introduction to the wild
· Perform
and document postmortem examinations when required
·
Maintain
veterinary facilities in a clean and orderly manner
·
Acquire and
maintain necessary drug stock, veterinary equipment and supplies
· Carry out
animal observations with regards to health issues and behaviour
· Assist
with animal rescues, if required
· Assist in
identifying and mitigating hazards within ACCB, especially with regards to
animal health and zoonotic diseases.
· Participate
in the planning process for the future development of ACCB with regards to
veterinary aspects and for enhancing ACCB’s in-house laboratory capacities
· Participate
in fundraising regarding to veterinary aspects
· Participate
in the enhancement of ACCB’s scientific research capacities (e.g. collaboration
with researchers from other institutions, publication in peer reviewed
journals, etc.)
· Participate in the capacity building within and
outside of ACCB, e.g. of animal keepers or rangers
· Participate in the supervision of volunteers
Requirements
· A finalized degree in Veterinary
Medicine/Veterinary Science is essential
· A keen interest in wildlife medicine
and conservation, especially regarding avian and reptile species, is essential.
Experience with and knowledge of Southeast-Asian wildlife is an advantage.
· Previous work experience (at least a
longer previous internship in a wildlife/exotics hospital, a rehabilitation
centre or a zoo) with exotic avian and chelonian species is essential. It is
required that the candidate is proficient and feels confident in administering
medication and performing routine procedures (clinical examination, emergency
first aid and stabilization, manual restraint, blood and swab sampling,
injections, tube feeding and oral medication, bandages, wound treatments,
anesthesia supervision) to these animal groups. Additional previous work
experience with other exotic and wild animal species, especially small
carnivores and non-human primates, is an advantage.
· Previous experience in clinical
pathology and postmortem examinations of exotic species is an advantage
· Experience with distance injection
equipment (blowpipes) is an advantage
· Good command of English (spoken and
written) is essential. Ability to work in a multi-national team, and cultural
sensitivity are essential
· Flexibility and ability to cope with
a sometimes heavy workload and to prioritize in a demanding environment are
essential. The candidate must be physically fit and able and willing to work in
a hot and humid climate, and to live under simple conditions in a rural area
· Computer literacy (Windows, office
programs) is essential and previous experience with ZIMS/Species 360 is an
advantage
Conditions / remuneration:
· This is a temporary position (until
end of 2020) to cover for a maternity leave. Extension beyond 2020 is generally
possible, but depending on future projects and funding availability and cannot
be guaranteed at this point. The candidate should be able and willing to commit
to this role until the end of 2020.
· Free accommodation at ACCB, located
at Kbal Spean in Phnom Kulen National Park, is provided (private room and
shared kitchen/bathrooms/common living area). Internet access (WiFi) for work
and private use is available.
· A salary will be provided which will
be sufficient to cover living expenses.
· A financial support to cover health
insurance will be provided.
Last date to apply: 15th
of September 2019
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is
filled. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a Skype interview.
Starting date: as soon as possible
Please apply as soon as possible via
email (not larger than 10 MB) including cover letter, CV and the
contact details of two references to:
Michael
Meyerhoff, Country Director application@accb-cambodia.org
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