Resident Veterinary Surgeon

Exciting opportunity for a Resident Veterinary Surgeon

We are seeking a Resident Veterinary Surgeon to join our bear & vet team at our bear rescue centre (CBRC) near Chengdu, China. The position will involve shared responsibility for the provision of extensive veterinary care to bears rescued from the bear bile industry, and to other resident animals and local domestic animals at the centre.

The Veterinary Surgeon will report to the centre’s Bear and Vet Team Director, but will work closely with our other Resident Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Nurses and Bear Management team. He/She may be required to travel within Asia and participate in welfare outreach and veterinary training projects, and work with local veterinarians.

Please contact our HR colleague at hrhkg@animalsasia.org for further details and a full job description for the position.

Requirements

• At least 5 years work experience in a large mixed veterinary practice, zoological facility, specialist referral centre, or similar working environment
• Excellent clinical and organizational skills, attention to detail, an aptitude for problem-solving medicine and self-directed learning and plenty of initiative and flexibility
• A good sense of humor, 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information please visit our website www.animalsasia.org

Closing date for application is 31st October 2013.

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.

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Qualified Veterinary Nurse

Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Moon Bear Rescue Centre in China

Do you enjoy a challenge, and are you dedicated to animal welfare?  Due to changes in visa regulations we are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse to join our China Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu.

                       

This is an outstanding opportunity for motivated individuals pursuing a career in wildlife care and welfare.  The Veterinary Nurse will work as part of a highly skilled veterinary team to ensure the care of predominantly Asiatic black bears (moon bears) and domestic animals at our rescue centre. Appointment is full-time, five days a week plus scheduled weekend work. Out of hours work may be required.

Candidates should be highly motivated with 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 responsibility; whilst reporting to the Senior Vet Nurse.

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.

Requirements

§  3 to 5 years work experience in veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo medicine or a specialist referral centre. (Less experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be considered)

§  Qualified Veterinary Nurse with Veterinary Nursing Degree (Degree level qualification in related field will be considered)

§  Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential

§  Strong work ethic, good humor and common sense

§  Applicants must have proficient computer skills including competency with word & excel software

§  Ability to live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising both western and local staff

§  Cultural sensitivity and/or history of working abroad would be beneficial

§  Experience in captive wildlife nursing, rehabilitation or animal welfare work would be beneficial 

§  Suitable candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 2 years

Appointment is 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more information please visit our website www.animalsasia.org

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 purpose

Closing date for applications is 14^th October 2013.

Personal Data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

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Qualified Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Animals Asia Foundation’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre requires a Qualified Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Do you enjoy a challenge, and are you dedicated to animal welfare?  We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our veterinary team at Animals Asia’s bear rescue centre in Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual pursuing a career in wildlife care and animal welfare. The Veterinary Nurse will work as part of a small, dedicated veterinary team to ensure the care of Asiatic black bears (moon bears), Malayan sun bears, and domestic animals at our rescue centre. Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week plus scheduled weekend work. Out of hours work may be required.

Candidates should be highly motivated with 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 responsibility. You will be expected to have a high degree of clinical skill and a passion for ongoing self-education. Experience in captive wildlife management or rehabilitation work is preferred and senior nursing and administrative experience is beneficial but not essential. You should be comfortable living and working in a remote environment within a small community.

Formal veterinary nursing qualifications are essential for this position. Ideally you should have between three (3) and five (5) years work experience in a large mixed veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation centre, zoo or specialist referral center. However, less experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, and good humour and common sense are required.  Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of two (2) years.

BENEFITS CONSIST OF:

• On site accommodation and subsidized meals
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical Insurance
• Annual leave entitlement

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested parties please send your application letter, full resume and completed Job Application Form to hrhkg@animalsasia.org (in Word format). Please quote the position applied on the email subject.

APPLICATION FORM

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants not hearing from us within one week from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications is 5th July 2013.

Personal Data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

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The Care Bear Program

Aruma (4 1/2 year old male) and Tipnis (1 year old female) are Andean Bears, a disappearing species, also known commonly as the Spectacle Bear.
We need extremely reliable Volunteers who can dedicated at least 4 weeks (28 days) straight of their time to caring and enriching the lives of these Bears,.

Week 1 Volunteers responsibilities include:
-Moving through the regular rotating roster of La Senda Verde Volunteering Program to gain a good feel for the Refuge.
- Cleaning, caring, and feeding Birds, Wildcat, Monkeys, Turtles and various other animals.
- Documenting feeding and behavioral habits.

Week 2-4 Volunteer will be introduced to Full Time Bear Care.
Responsibilities include:

- Preparing Food and Feeding Bears.
- Cleaning Aruma's Enclosure and Tipnis Cage.
- Reporting each day to the on sight Veterinarians feeding and behavioral habits of the Bears.
- Working on enrichment projects to keep the Bears active mentally and physically.
- Checking the perimeter and electric fence of Aruma's cage daily.
- Helping to construct the New Bear Enclosure for Tipnis as she is growing out of her cage.
- Overall helping give these Bears a better life and the attention to detail they need.
* Please note: You may also be asked to help with the responsibilities mentioned in week 1.

Cost
Is one upfront payment of 3780 Bolivianos ($19.56 US/day approximately) for the full 1 months stay and includes:

- Shared Accommodation in the Volunteers quarters.
- Hot showers
- Sheets
- Towels
- Laundry Facilities
- 3 meals/day
- Food and medicine for the Bears you are caring for

This is a full time work of love and we are able to give successful Volunteers plenty of support and guidance along the way from our on sight Veterinarians and Staff.
If you think you are up to this once in a lifetime rewarding challenge please apply and help make the difference in these Bears lives.

To apply please email Vicky at
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Or contact us through our website
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Qualified Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Animals Asia Foundation’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre

 requires a

Qualified Veterinary Nurse/Technician

Do you enjoy a challenge, and are you dedicated to animal welfare? We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our veterinary team at Animals Asia’s bear rescue centre in Tam Dao National Park, Vietnam.


This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual pursuing a career in wildlife care and animal welfare. The Veterinary Nurse will work as part of a small, dedicated veterinary team to ensure the care of Asiatic black bears (moon bears), Malayan sun bears, and domestic animals at our rescue centre. Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week plus scheduled weekend work. Out of hours work may be required.


Candidates should be highly motivated with 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 responsibility. You will be expected to have a high degree of clinical skill and a passion for ongoing self-education. Experience in captive wildlife management or rehabilitation work is preferred and senior nursing and administrative experience is beneficial but not essential. You should be comfortable living and working in a remote environment within a small community.


Formal veterinary nursing qualifications are essential for this position. Ideally you should have between three (3) and five (5) years work experience in a large mixed veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation centre, zoo or specialist referral center. However, less experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, and good humour and common sense are required. Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of two (2) years.


BENEFITS CONSIST OF:

On site accommodation and subsidized meals
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Annual leave entitlement



HOW TO APPLY:


Interested parties please send your application letter, full resume and completed Job Application Form to hrhkg@animalsasia.org  (in Word format). Please quote the position applied on the email subject.

Click HERE for application form


Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applicants not hearing from us within one week from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.


Closing date for applications is 30 March 2012.



Personal Data collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.

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