Veterinarian
Lao Wildlife Rescue
Centre
Seeking an
interested individual to join our team as a full time Veterinarian at Lao
Wildlife Rescue Centre
The Lao Wildlife
Rescue Centre is the only mixed species rescue centre in Laos PDR. The Lao
Wildlife Rescue Centre was established in 2015 and we are currently at an
exciting stage of development. Here we rescue, rehabilitate and release
confiscated or donated animals from the illegal wildlife trade, we provide life
long sanctuary for those who cannot be released and we aid in the care and
husbandry improvement of the animals at the Laos Zoo. We have around 600
animals, mostly native to South East Asia of varying taxa, these include Large
Mammals such as Bears, Elephant and Leopard, variety of Primates, Ungulates,
Reptiles, Birds, and Small Mammals.
The Role
As Wildlife
Veterinarian you will be reporting to and working with the Centre managers to
oversee the overall health and welfare of all the animals under LWRC.
You will be
responsible for the management of our Wildlife hospital. This includes the
upkeep of equipment, supplies and stock checks of all medical sundries and help
to develop and expand the facilities of our hospital for the future.
When required you
will join our Rescue team on confiscations and provide emergency care whenever
necessary.
Essential
• A
degree in Veterinary medicine
• Fluency
in English
• Previous
experience in wildlife medicine
Desirable
• Previous
Experience of working in a wildlife hospital and/or rehabilitation centre
• Experience
with South East Asian Wildlife
• Some
Lao and/or Thai Language skills
• Driving
Licence in your native country
• An
understanding of fundraising for the non-profit sector
• Must
be self –driven, able to work in challenging conditions and culturally
sensitive
Onsite accommodation
and 2 cooked meals per day and breakfast supplies will be provided with the
role. This role offers 5 days off per month, a competitive salary and paid
holiday days.
We are based in a
small town called Ban Keun which is located 60km away from the capital of Laos
PDR, Vientiane. This town has local amenities such as many retail stores,
Pharmacy, restaurants, bars, ATM and a Bank.
We are looking to
fill this position as soon as possible, suitable candidates will be contacted
for a Skype interview.
Does this sound like
your dream job..? If so, please send a cover letter with resume to
info@wfft.org
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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