Veterinarian FOUR
PAWS Vietnam
FOUR PAWS is an
international animal welfare organization with headquarters in Vienna, Austria,
and has offices in 10 other countries. Founded in 1988, the organization
strives for improvements in animal welfare through sustainable campaigns and
projects. FOUR PAWS focuses on animals that are directly under human influence.
FOUR PAWS builds a BEAR SANCTUARY for mistreated bile bears in the Province
Ninh Binh.
FOUR PAWS Viet is a
part of FOUR PAWS International and has been operating in Vietnam for over two
years. The operations in Vietnam are focused on but not limited to the building
of a BEAR SANCTUARY in Cuc Phuong, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. The BEAR SANCTUARY
Ninh Binh is currently under construction in its first phase of building a 3.6
ha site with plans to enlarge the site over the coming years. The BEAR SANCTUARY aims to rehabilitate bears
from the bile industry as well as those confiscated from the wildlife trade.
FOUR PAWS cooperates close together with the government regarding the BEAR
SANCTUARY Ninh Binh as well as other state shelters like the Hanoi Wildlife
Rescue Centre or Wildlife Conservation Projects.
Scope of Work
The veterinarian
will be responsible for providing extensive veterinary care to bears rescued
from bile farms in Vietnam. This
includes wildlife anaesthesia, surgeries, relocations, diagnostic imaging,
blood analysis, and long term treatments.
Most of these bears have been physically and psychologically compromised
and require extensive veterinary care to facilitate their rehabilitation. The sanctuary will be brand new and the
veterinarian will be involved in the establishment of the onsite veterinary
clinic, all veterinary protocols and recordkeeping. The veterinarian will also be expected to
contribute to capacity building of local veterinarians and will work closely
with the bear keeper team to provide holistic care for the rescued bears.
Requirements
• Qualified
veterinarian with a minimum 3 years’ experience (required for getting the
working permit in Vietnam) in a veterinary practice or equivalent facility
• Some
experience with wildlife species would be helpful
• Dedication
and passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS values and issues
• Willingness
to attend wildlife medical training
• Excellent
organisational skills
• Problem
solving, initiative and flexibility
• High
level of responsibility and personal drive
• Very
good spoken English
• Willingness
and capability to live in rural Vietnam
• Police
check certificate
• Driving
licence
What FOUR PAWS offer
• A
dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• Training
with experienced wildlife vets
• Relocation
assistance
• A
perspective of a long-term employment
• A
fully integrated and respectful partnership within an international
organization
• Work
experience in an international organisation
Are you looking for
such an opportunity?
Please send your
comprehensive application including your salary expectation and your possible
date of entry in English via email to
Closing date for
applications is 30th June 2017
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
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