Animal Care Keepers, Veterinarians and Vet Technicians
CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND
Animal Care Manager
CCF SOMALILAND
Full Time
Time: 6 months or longer
Hargeisa, Somaliland, Africa
CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND (CCF) is the oldest and longest running
program dedicated to cheetah research, education, and conservation. Our CCF
Somaliland project is growing, and we are actively seeking an experienced,
adventurous person with a great dedication to and a passion for wildlife to
join our project as an ANIMAL CARE
MANAGER.
The CCF facility provides housing and veterinary care for cheetahs
confiscated by the Somaliland government authorities from the illegal wildlife
trade. The position requires the Manager to work with a team of local and
international keepers, veterinarians, and vet techs under the supervision of
the Project Director, Dr. Laurie Marker, and the Project Manager. The position
supervises a team of animal keepers and volunteers, works with a team of
veterinarians, and assists with the coordination and conducting of
environmental education initiatives. This is a working Manager position.
Additional duties will include but are not limited to all aspects of the daily
management of the cheetahs including cleaning, feeding, enrichment, detailed
record keeping, behavioral observations, diet preparation, general maintenance,
husbandry training, and assisting with veterinary care. The Manager will ensure
a high standard of animal care at the CCF Centre and assist with the
development of the cheetah facility at a new sanctuary being developed in Geed
Deeble where cheetahs are to be housed, as it relates to animal care and
management.
Main duties:
Animal Management
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Manage
all aspects of animal husbandry, veterinary care, enrichment, and operant
conditioning
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Management,
supervision, and training of the animal caretaker staff and veterinary
staff
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Evaluation
and further development of cheetah management protocols, in cooperation with
network of international experts
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Cooperation
with Somaliland government authorities
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Coordinate
the movement of animals in CCF facilities from the point of intake
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Interact
with local stakeholders, such as project partners, professional associations
and visiting guests of the Somaliland government
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Control
and develop plans and implement new zoological strategies and concepts relating
to animal safety and welfare
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Record-keeping
and photo documentation of the animals in the project
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Other
duties assigned by the Executive Director or Project Manager
Requirements:
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Willing
to relocate to Hargeisa, Somaliland
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-5+
years animal husbandry experience
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Ability
to follow protocols and policy and help review and develop new materials
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Calm
demeanor, with good communications skills and able to work and live effectively
with a team of co-workers
●
High
level of responsibility and personal drive
●
Experience
in delivering environmental and wildlife education programs
●
Driver’s
License with good driving record and the ability to operate vehicles with
manual transmission
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Effective
written and verbal communication skills, must be fluent in written and spoken
English
Preferred Qualifications:
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Degree
in animal sciences (biology, zoology), environmental education, animal
management or a comparable subject
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Experience
in the care of captive large carnivores, preferably big cat species
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3+
years Managerial Experience
●
Experience
with Microsoft Excel
Send a copy of your CV to Jessica Sorrentino jess@cheetah.org and CC Dr. Laurie Marker director@cheetah.org
Cheetah Conservation Fund
Somaliland
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Position: Veterinarian
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Start date: Ideally to start in August 2022
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Contract length: Negotiable, 6 months or longer
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Paid position: (non-profit salary)
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Accommodation, visa & food provided
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Based on the outskirts of the capital city of Hargeisa,
Somaliland (Horn of Africa). The city had no problems in terms of safety here
and the COVID situation is not bad here.
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At least 2 years qualified as a veterinarian. Required
experience with small animals and experience on feline medicine and/or wildlife
is desired.
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On-site veterinarian for rescue center that currently hold over
70 cheetahs (between cubs and young adults), all victims of the illegal
wildlife trade (destined to become pets in the Middle East, Somaliland is the
exit route from Africa to the Middle East) or human-wildlife conflict (farmers
killing their mothers)
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The number of animals is always growing as CCF work with the
Somaliland government who confiscate cubs (it is illegal to keep wildlife as
pets) so as the vet when confiscated cubs are brought in (often malnourished,
dehydrated, etc.) you will examine and treat as necessary, this can happen at
any time.
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A new site is currently being created outside of the city which
will serve as a large sanctuary for these rescued cheetahs, so hopefully
towards the end of the year the big project will be translocating all cheetah
to this new facility 2 hours from the current site.
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Very hands-on work with cheetahs, usually new confiscations
involve very young cubs so hand-rearing can be a big part of the job (specially
from Sept-Dec). Along with husbandry duties, diagnostic techniques, managing
the clinic, inventory, clinical databases.
●
A lot of these cheetah were orphaned from a young age so haven't
had much time with mother and are neglected, resulting in medical issues which
can stay with them for a long time so a lot of care and attention is needed for
their long-term care which will be another part of the job
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Managing the preventative health care and routine health care of
all the animals
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Another aspect of the job is teaching local veterinarians about
wildlife and cheetah care as this not something they get taught and CCF is making
a big push to teach the local veterinary community
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Work alongside other vets on site, work with different advisers
very helpful and knowledgeable from around the world.
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The clinic is well stocked with drugs, blood machines
(hematology and biochemistry), portable x-ray machine and ultrasound machine
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Diagnostic work on blood and faecal samples both for research
and for clinical reasons.
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Applications to include: CV, cover letter, salary range
expectation, two references, date you are able to start and the country issuing
your passport
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Send applications to; Dr. Laurie Marker, director@cheetah.org / dr.lauriemarker@cheetah.org
Animal Care Position
September
2022
Full Time/CCF
SOMALILAND
Hargeisa,
Somaliland, Africa
CHEETAH
CONSERVATION FUND (CCF) is the oldest and longest running program dedicated to
cheetah research, education, and conservation. Our CCF Somaliland project is
growing, and we are actively seeking adventurous people with a great dedication
to and a passion for wildlife to join our staff.
CCF is
currently seeking a full-time ANIMAL CARE KEEPER for its cheetah rescue
facility in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The CCF facility provides housing and
veterinary care for cheetah cubs confiscated by the Somaliland government
authorities from the illegal wildlife trade. The position requires keepers to
work with a team of local and international keepers, veterinarians, and vet
techs under the supervision of the Project Manager, Animal Care Manager, and
the Project Director. Applicants have an opportunity to make a daily difference
in the lives of the rescued cats, help educate about the importance of
preserving wildlife and work alongside Somaliland people, providing another
opportunity to learn a new language and culture. This Keeper position will work
with our team towards the development of a permanent cheetah sanctuary in Geed
Deeble Reserve, in a natural area outside of Hargeisa city.
Main Duties:
● Assure
a high standard of animal care husbandry and health
● Duties
will include but are not limited to all aspects of the daily management of the
cheetahs and other animals in our care including cleaning, feeding, enrichment,
detailed record keeping, behavioral observations, diet preparation, general
maintenance, husbandry training, and assisting with veterinary care
● Interact
with visitors and guest to the facility
● Required
to work 45 hours per week, however due to the job, longer hours may be required
to care for the animals and facilities
● Other
duties as assigned by the Managers
Requirements:
● Willing
to relocate to Hargeisa, Somaliland
● -2+
years animal husbandry experience
● Ability
to follow protocols and policy and help review and develop new materials with
the Management team
● Calm
demeanor, with good communications skills and able to work and live effectively
with a team of co-workers
● High
level of responsibility and personal drive
● Experience
in delivering environmental and wildlife education programs
● Driver’s
License with good driving record and the ability to operate vehicles with
manual transmission
● Effective
written and verbal communication skills, must be fluent in written and spoken
English
Preferred Qualifications:
● Degree
in animal sciences (biology, zoology), environmental education, animal
management or a comparable subject
● 3-5
years of experience in the care of captive large carnivores, preferably big cat
species
● Experience
with animal training, especially training for medical behaviors
● Experience
with Microsoft Excel
Cheetah Conservation Fund
Somaliland
Position: Veterinarian Technician
Contract length: Negotiable, 6
months or longer
Paid position: (non-profit
salary)
Accommodation, visa & food
provided
CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND (CCF)
is the oldest and longest-running program dedicated to cheetah research,
education and conservation. CCF is growing, and we are actively seeking
adventurous people with great dedication and a passion for wildlife to join or
staff.
CCF is currently seeking a
full-time VET TECHNICIAN for its cheetah rehabilitant facilities in Hargeisa,
Somaliland. The facilities provide housing, husbandry, and veterinary care for
over 86 cheetahs and a leopard confiscated by government authorities from the
illegal wildlife trade and human-wildlife conflict. Position works with a team
of veterinarians, vet techs, and animal keepers under the supervision of a
Project manager, Animal Care Manager and Project Director. Most of the work is
clinical but includes animal husbandry and may involve visits to external sites
to administer care. Veterinary training to local veterinarians and students as
well as community outreach programs are also part of the job.
Main Duties:
●
Assist in providing ongoing veterinary care and husbandry care
for the animals living at the CCF facility in Hargeisa
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Assist in the upkeep of the onsite clinic, including inventory,
maintenance, and hygiene
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Maintain the clinic data base and electronic records
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Take notes during regular meetings with the international CCF
team on health status of the animals
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Assist the veterinarians in coordinating with the animal keepers
to ensure good internal communication
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Interact with visitors and guests
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Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
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Degree or training as a veterinary technician
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2+ years as a veterinary technician, preferably with big castor
other wildlife
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Ability to follow protocols and instructions and assist with
medical and surgical cases
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Confident in assisting with preventative and routine health care
of the cheetahs and leopard, including vaccinations, sub q fluids
administrations, and parasite control
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Experience conducting fecal analysis
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Willingness to relocate to Hargeisa
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Effective written and verbal communication skills; must be
fluent in written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications:
●
On the ground, hands on experience working with a conservation
organization
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Proficient in Word Suite and other online data bases
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Ability to operate vehicles with manual transmission (not
critical)
What we Offer:
Non-profit salary, local housing
and meals provided. One round-trip airfare ticket for each year of continuous
employment.
Please send your CV in English
as a PDF with a cover letter and references.
Send you application materials
to Jessica Sorrentino jess@cheetah.org and Copy to Dr. Laurie Marker director@cheetah.org
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