Senior Veterinary Surgeon
We are seeking a Senior Veterinary
Surgeon for our bear rescue centre in Chengdu , China (CBRC). The position 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 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 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 the
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.
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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 application is 10 May 2013 .
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