VET NURSE
CHINA
BEAR RESCUE CENTRE
Animals Asia
and the China Bear Rescue Centre aims to rescue and rehabilitate bears, cats,
dogs and provide life-long care for rescued animals at our award-winning
sanctuary. This is your chance to join our new, but highly experience vet team
and help make the world a kinder place for ALL animals.
You will be
primarily based at our China Bear Rescue Centre, in Longqiao, Chengdu, but
could have opportunities to help animals throughout the nation as needed. You
are flexible and enjoy the challenge of working remotely. 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.
You should
have 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 independent responsibility.
You are
highly motivated, experienced, and empathetic. You are passionate about animal
welfare and people. You have highly developed interpersonal skills, and get
deep satisfaction and fulfilment from providing hands on training in animal
care and welfare.
This is an
incredible opportunity to join a dedicated, high-functioning and cohesive team
which is Kindness in Action.
Responsibilities
Nursing/Technical:
- Assist the Veterinary Surgeons
by providing nursing, surgical assistance, performing post-mortem
procedures, anaesthetic monitoring or husbandry for all domestic or wild
animals and bears.
- Perform in-house laboratory
tests.
- Prepare and administer any
medication to domestic or wild animals and bears as directed by Veterinary
Surgeons.
Maintenance:
- Maintain medication stock levels
and replenish medication stocks as required.
- Arrange routine service or
repairs of hospital equipment as required.
- Maintain hospital cleanliness,
bio-security and surgical equipment to a high standard.
- Arrange the monthly ordering of
veterinary supplies by carrying out a monthly stock take, preparing
purchase orders, monitoring the delivery schedule and accepting
deliveries.
Human
Resources:
- Assisting in planning, training
and managing the recruitment of new Vet Nurse volunteers or new Vet
Nurses.
Administration:
- Record, update and document any
procedures or observations performed on all domestic or wild animals and
bears.
- Maintain all databases and
inventories to keep records accurate and up to date.
- Continual review and updating of
protocols and standard operating procedures for all new equipment to
ensure equipment is used correctly and to prevent damage.
You would
be asked to start as soon as possible, pending international travel
availability (this could be as early as the second half of 2021, or first half
of 2022). Animals Asia will provide logistical support in terms of entry into
China.
Requirements
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse with
Veterinary Nursing Degree (Degree level qualification in related field
will be considered). A degree-level education is a must: 5 years
post qualification experience is required for visa application in
veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo medicine or a specialist
referral centre.
- Experience in captive wildlife
nursing, rehabilitation or animal welfare work.
- As this position will work in a
team comprising staff from multiple cultures, self-awareness, empathy and
patience are essential. Cultural sensitivity and/or history of working
abroad would be beneficial.
- A good sense of humor, excellent
communication skills, and the ability to live and work closely with the
rest of the team.
- Ability to manage own time
effectively and prioritise tasks.
- Applicants must have proficient
computer skills including competency using word & excel software.
- Fluent in English.
- 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/holiday 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 position applied for)
with CV and your completed Job Application Form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org. Please
include your name in the email subject line. 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: Open-ended until a suitable candidate is selected
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