Resident ECZM Veterinary Surgeon to the RZSS

Resident ECZM Veterinary Surgeon to the RZSS

Short Description: 

A vacancy has arisen for a Resident ECZM Veterinary Surgeon to the RZSS (Based at Edinburgh Zoo – 3 Years Fixed Term Contract)

Long Description: 

About Us

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) owns and manages Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park. Both parks are premier visitor attractions, offering visitors a fantastic day out. Of equal importance is our excellent international reputation for our conservation and education programmes and we are looking to the future with confidence. We’ve been a charity since our founding in 1909 and maintain a keen commercial edge to ensure we can sustain our excellent reputation. Our mission is to inspire and excite our visitors with the wonder of living animals, and thus to promote the conservation of threatened species and habitats.

Resident ECZM Veterinary Surgeon (Based at Edinburgh Zoo – 3 Years Fixed Term Contract)

Reporting to the Head of Veterinary Services, this is a fantastic position within the Society as the Resident Veterinary Surgeon will be trained for over 3 years in preparation for examination by the European College of Zoological Medicine (Zoo Health Management). The successful candidate will be responsible, under direction from the Head of Veterinary Services and/or Head of Living Collections, for overseeing the health and welfare of all animals kept by the RZSS at their two sites, Edinburgh Zoo and the Highland Wildlife Park. This will include preventative health measures and planning, relevant disease testing, quarantine assessment of new animals, suitable treatment of any ill or injured animals, as well as post-mortem examination of deceased animals when this is judged to be of importance to other animals in the collection or as directed by the Head of Veterinary Services.

About You

The ideal candidate will hold a veterinary degree and be a current (or eligible) Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. They should also preferably hold a post graduate veterinary qualification in zoological medicine and have demonstrated experience with zoological collections. In addition, they should be 2 years qualified as a veterinary surgeon and be eligible to practice in the UK. Up to date knowledge of current veterinary techniques and best practice is essential as is the ability to work as part of a team to build effective relationships with colleagues. This role would suit an enthusiastic individual who can demonstrate a quality approach to work.

If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Simon Girling, Head of Veterinary Services – sgirling@rzss.org.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 18th December 2013.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please download the Resident ECZM Veterinary Surgeon to the RZSS job profile and complete an  Application Form (1.89 MB Word Doc) and an  Equal Opportunities Form

CV’s are welcomed and should be submitted along with the Application Form.

Once completed you should email it to recruitment@rzss.org.uk

Applications may also be sent in the mail to:

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland 

Edinburgh Zoo - HR Team 

134 Corstorphine Road 

Edinburgh 

EH12 6TS 

Registered charity number: SC004064

Closing date: 18 Dec 2013

Salary: Competitive

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Resident Veterinary Surgeon

A unique and exciting opportunity for a Resident Veterinary Surgeon

We are seeking a dynamic Resident Veterinary Surgeon to join our bear & vet team at our China 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 each 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 each position.

Requirements

§  At least 3 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 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 31 December 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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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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also
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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 Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC) in Tam Dao, Vietnam. The Veterinary Surgeon will be responsible for the provision of extensive veterinary care to bears rescued from the bear bile industry and to local domestic animals.

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

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

Requirements

§         3-5 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 18th 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.

Please Mention
 Zoo News Digest
should you apply for this post

For regular updated Zoo News, Views, Reviews and Vacancies please visit
 Zoo News Digest
on

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The Zoo Professionals Book Store
if you are looking for a book. This is an Amazon affiliate and you will get a good deal

also
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by clicking

HERE

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Money for Free

If you can write, you can earn. Write about what you like or what you know about. Build up a passive income which will earn you money daily. No catch, no charge. Click on the link below and you could start earning today