Animals
Asia Foundation’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre requires a Qualified Veterinary
Nurse/Technician
Do you enjoy a challenge, and are you dedicated
to animal welfare? We are looking for a
qualified nurse to join our veterinary team at Animals Asia’s bear rescue centre in Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a
motivated individual pursuing a career in wildlife care and animal welfare. The
Veterinary Nurse will work as part of a small, dedicated veterinary team to ensure
the care of Asiatic black bears (moon bears), Malayan sun bears, and domestic
animals at our rescue centre. Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week plus
scheduled weekend work. Out of hours work may be required.
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. You will be expected to have a high degree of clinical
skill and a passion for ongoing self-education. Experience in captive wildlife
management or rehabilitation work is preferred and senior nursing and
administrative experience is beneficial but not essential. You should be
comfortable living and working in a remote environment within a small
community.
Formal veterinary nursing qualifications
are essential for this position. Ideally you should have between three (3) and
five (5) years work experience in a large mixed veterinary practice, wildlife
rehabilitation centre, zoo or specialist referral center. However, less
experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be
considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, and
good humour and common sense are required.
Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of two (2) years.
BENEFITS
CONSIST OF:
v On site accommodation
v Relocation assistance
v Emergency medical insurance
v Paid holidays
HOW
TO APPLY:
Please forward your cover letter (stating
the position “Vietnam Veterinary Nurse” applied for), CV with your current and
expected salary, and completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.
Closing date for application is 22 June 2014.
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.
