Qualified
Veterinary Nurse – Moon Bear Rescue Centre in China
Do you enjoy a challenge, and are you
dedicated to animal welfare? Due to
changes in visa regulations we are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse to
join our China Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu.
This is an outstanding opportunity for
motivated individuals pursuing a career in wildlife care and welfare. The Veterinary Nurse will work as part of a
highly skilled veterinary team to ensure the care of predominantly Asiatic black bears (moon bears) and domestic
animals at our rescue centre. Appointment is full-time, five 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; whilst reporting
to the Senior Vet Nurse.
You will contribute to the constantly
evolving field of bear medicine and management and will be expected to have a
high degree of clinical skill and a passion for ongoing self-education.
Requirements
§
3 to 5 years work experience in
veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo medicine or a specialist
referral centre. (Less
experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be
considered)
§
Qualified
Veterinary Nurse with Veterinary Nursing Degree (Degree level qualification in
related field will be considered)
§
Excellent
written and oral communication skills are essential
§
Strong
work ethic, good humor and common sense
§
Applicants
must have proficient computer skills including competency with word & excel
software
§
Ability
to live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising both western and
local staff
§
Cultural
sensitivity and/or history of working abroad would be beneficial
§
Experience
in captive wildlife nursing, rehabilitation or animal welfare work would be
beneficial
§
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 Job
Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org. Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.
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
Closing date for applications is 14th October 2013.
Personal Data collected will be used for
recruitment-related purposes only.
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