The
Centre for Education, Research and Conservation of Primates and Nature
(CERCOPAN: www.cercopan.org) is looking for a veterinarian for our
rehabilitation and conservation project in southern Nigeria. The position
involves managing the veterinary programme for a busy rehabilitation centre in
Calabar (over 160 primates of 6 rainforest species), as well as the primates in
our rainforest station which are future release candidates.
Duties include management and
training of primate care staff and veterinary assistant, coordinating veterinary
activities, monitoring of variation in diet and enrichment, and medical database
management. Emphasis lies on preventive medication and continuous monitoring of
the welfare and health of the captive primate population.
This is a challenging and rewarding position for anyone interested
in making a contribution to primate conservation and working in wildlife
veterinary medicine.
Requirements: Experience or second degree in wildlife veterinary
medicine required.
Support provided: Room and board offered for one year
contract.
To
Apply: Please send covering letter, references (preferably email contact) and CV
to nicolien.schoneveld@cercopan.org
Position open until filled.
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