Senior Veterinary Surgeon
We are seeking two Senior Veterinary
Surgeons for our bear rescue centres in Chengdu, China (CBRC) and Tam Dao,
Vietnam (VBRC). The positions will involve overall responsibility for the
provision of extensive veterinary care to bears rescued from the bear bile
industry, and to other resident animals and local domestic animals at each
centre.
The Senior Veterinary Surgeon at
each centre will report to the centre’s Bear and Vet Team Director, but will
ultimately be responsible for all veterinary clinical decision making, and will
supervise and manage a team comprising 2-3 qualified veterinary nurses and, in
the case of CBRC, a Resident Veterinary Surgeon. He/She will be responsible for
veterinary department budgeting and reporting, and may be required to travel
within Asia and participate in outreach and training projects, and work with
local veterinarians.
Please contact our HR colleague on
hrhkg@animalsasia.org for further details and a full job description for each
position.
Requirements
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At
least 5 years work experience in a large mixed veterinary practice, zoological
facility, specialist referral centre, or similar working environment.
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Experience
in a management or supervisory role.
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Excellent
clinical and organizational skills, an aptitude for problem-solving medicine
and self-directed learning and plenty of initiative and flexibility.
§
A
good sense of humor, excellent communication skills and the ability to live and
work closely with the rest of the team comprising both western and local staff.
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Cultural sensitivity and a history of working abroad, plus a background
in captive wildlife management or charitable veterinary work are beneficial.
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Suitable candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 2
years.
Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a
week with some weekend work applicable.
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
your cover letter
(stating the applied position), CV with your current and expected
salary and completed JobApplication form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Closing date for applications is 26th October 2012.
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.
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