Wildlife Veterinarian
Laos Conservation Trust for Wildlife
The Laos
Conservation Trust for Wildlife is currently seeking an interested individual
to join our onsite Vet team as a full time Wildlife Veterinarian.
The Laos
Conservation Trust for Wildlife is a non-profit wildlife conservation and
rescue centre which is registered in Laos, we are currently the only
all-inclusive species rescue centre in Lao PDR.
As a registered
foundation in Laos, we work to conserve Laos’ biodiversity by continuing to
work with the Lao government authorities.
The LCTW is
currently at an exciting stage of development. Here, the successful candidate
will be involved with the Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release of confiscated and
donated animals from the illegal wildlife trade. We provide the highest
standard of life-long sanctuary for those who are unsuitable for release and we
aid in the care and husbandry improvement of the animals at the Lao Zoo.
Our site is now a
beacon and focal point of conservation efforts in Lao PDR.
We house around 500
animals, mostly native to South-east Asia of varying taxa, these include Large
Mammals such as Bears, Elephant and Leopard, a variety of Primates, Ungulates,
Reptiles, Birds and Small Mammals including wild Canine and Feline species.
The LCTW is
committed to conservation on both a regional and global scale, we are working
alongside other wildlife organisations and the Lao government to aid in
biodiversity conservation efforts.
Our future education
programmes will utilise our unique placement in Laos to provide access to
knowledge for Lao people about how they can help to conserve Laos’ incredible
biodiversity.
For more information
about our project, visit http://lctwildlife.org
To see the centre in
our mini documentary, visit https://youtu.be/hcI5VfJDOkk
The Role
As Wildlife
Veterinarian, you will be working with one other Veterinarian and reporting to
and working with the Managing Directors to oversee the overall health and
welfare of all the animals under LCTW’s care.
You and our existing
Veterinarian will be responsible for the management of our onsite 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
Wildlife Hospital, for the future.
When required, you
will join our 24/7 Rescue Team on confiscation and rescue missions with the Lao
government, provide emergency care to rescued wildlife and be involved in the
rearing of orphans from the illegal wildlife trade, whenever necessary.
Essential
• A
degree in Veterinary medicine
• Fluency
in English - both written and spoken
• Previous
working experience in animal medicine
• Previous
experience of performing a variety of surgical procedures
• Must
be comfortable working in a rural setting
• Full
driving license from your native country
• Able
to commit to at least 1 year in this role
Desirable
• Previous
experience of working in a Wildlife Hospital and/or rehabilitation centre
• Experience
with and knowledge of South-east Asian Wildlife
• Firearms
licence in your native country
• Experience
with immobilising equipment, such as dart guns and blowpipes
• Some
Lao and/or Thai language skills
• An
understanding of fundraising for the non-profit wildlife sector
• Self–driven,
able to work in challenging conditions and culturally sensitive
• Previous
experience of using ZIMS or a similar online records system (SPARKS, ARK,
MedARKS)
Onsite
accommodation, with 2 cooked meals per day and breakfast supplies will be
provided with the role. This role offers 5 days off per month, a competitive
regional salary with paid holiday days, plus Lao national holidays. The LCTW
will provide the successful candidate with a 1 year rolling business visa, all
business travel expenses and a Lao driving license, after a 3-month
probationary period.
Our base centre is
located in Ban Keun, around a 1 hour drive north of Vientiane, the capital of
Lao PDR. We are fairly rural but our local town has various amenities such as
pharmacies, markets, shops, ATMs and a lovely local resort to spend time on days
off.
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 you would like to help us conserve and rescue wildlife in
Laos, please send CV along with a covering letter to info@lctwildlife.org
Only candidates
selected for interview will be contacted.
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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