Qualified Veterinary Nurse
Calling all degree nurses!
Qualified Veterinary Nurse –Bear Rescue Centre in
China
Do
you enjoy a challenge? Are you dedicated to animal welfare? Are you a qualified veterinary nurse or
technician and do you have a degree in
veterinary nursing or a related field?
This
is an outstanding opportunity for motivated individuals pursuing a career in
wildlife care and welfare. The
Veterinary Nurse will work as part of a highly skilled veterinary team to
ensure the care of predominantly Asiatic black bears (moon bears) and domestic
animals at our rescue centre. Appointment is full-time, five days a week plus
rotational weekend work.
Candidates
should be highly motivated with plenty of initiative and should be comfortable
with both clinical and non-clinical work. There is a high degree of autonomy in
this position and while you will work closely with other team members you will
have distinct areas of responsibility; while reporting to the Senior Vet
Surgeon.
You
will contribute to the constantly evolving field of bear medicine and
management and will be expected to have a high degree of clinical skill and a
passion for ongoing self-education.
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse with Veterinary Nursing Degree (Degree level qualification in related field will be considered). A degree level education is a must.
- 4 years post qualification experience is required for visa application in veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo medicine or a specialist referral centre.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
- Strong work ethic and initiative.
- Applicants must have proficient computer skills including competency with Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to live and work closely with a team comprising of both foreign and local staff in isolating environments.
- Cultural sensitivity and/or history of working abroad would be beneficial.
- Experience in captive wildlife nursing, rehabilitation or animal welfare work would be beneficial.
- Suitable candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 2 years.
The following items are included in your full-time
contract
- On-site accommodation
- Relocation assistance
- Emergency medical insurance
- Paid holidays
How to apply
Interested
parties please forward PDF copies of your
cover letter (stating the applied
position), CV with your current and
expected salary along with a completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.
For
more information please visit our website www.animalsasia.org
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 purpose
Closing date: Open application at the
discretion of Animals Asia Foundation
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