Resident Veterinary Surgeon
Exciting new opportunity
for a Resident Veterinary Surgeon
Join
a dedicated team in the rehabilitation and ongoing care of over 173 rescued
Asiatic black and Malayan sun bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue
Centre.
We are seeking a veterinary
surgeon to join the Bear and Vet Team,
located at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC), Tam Dao National Park,
approximately 90 minutes from the capital Hanoi. VBRC is the only sanctuary in
Vietnam accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS).
The resident veterinary position involves shared responsibility for providing
extensive veterinary care to the bears while working closely with our veterinary
nurses and bear management team. The position also involves outreach
activities with local communities, capacity building with local wildlife rescue
centers and zoos, and working alongside and providing on-the-job training for a
Vietnamese veterinary intern. The vet and nurse team also provide care for the companion
animals of staff and local communities, including vaccines, desexing, and
general veterinary care, comprising approximately 30% of the week.
The resident veterinary surgeon will
report to the senior veterinary surgeon.
Please contact our HR department at hrhkg@animalsasia.org for further
details and a full job description for this position.
Requirements
§
At least 3 years
work experience in a small or mixed veterinary practice, zoological facility,
specialist referral centre, or similar working environment.
§ Must satisfy Hong Kong Veterinary Surgeons Board registration
requirements. Please refer to the requirements in Schedule 1 here: http://www.vsbhk.org.hk/english/guide/files/GAregistration_e.pdf.
§
Excellent
clinical and organizational skills, attention to detail, an aptitude for
problem-solving medicine and self-directed learning, and plenty of initiative
and flexibility.
§
Excellent
communication skills and the ability to live and work closely with the rest of
the team comprising both western and local staff.
§
Cultural sensitivity and a history of working
abroad, plus a background in captive wildlife management or charitable
veterinary work are beneficial.
§
Suitable candidates must be able to
commit for a minimum of 2 years.
Appointment is paid, 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. Please include your name in the subject line of the
email. 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 purposes.
Closing date: 6 July 2018
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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