Bear Manager - Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Vietnam

Bear Manager - Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Vietnam

Highly motivated, experienced and dedicated animal professional is required to work with rescued Asiatic black and sun bears at our Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Dao, Vietnam.

The position is responsible for overseeing teams of local bear keeping staff involved in the daily care and management of the bears housed within the rescue centre. It will also involve working alongside and liaising with the resident Vet team plus our Animal Conditioning Consultant to manage various daily operations. The Bear Manager will report directly to the Vet & Bear Team Manager.


Both formal qualifications and proven practical experience are essential for this position.


Responsibilities
 Co-coordinating various daily operations:
o Animal care and management
o Maintenance and adjustment of existing enrichment programs
o Bear food and stock ordering system
o Maintaining bear behavior records and databases

 Operant conditioning and formal bear training programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and management requirements.


Requirements
 Formal qualification (ideally a university degree) in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field
 Three to five years work experience in a zoo or similar working environment
 Excellent communication, organisational and practical skills
 Strong management skills and the ability to work in a team or independently
 Patience and willingness to work within a different culture are essential
 Fluent in English language
 Must be able to commit for two years

Appointment is full-time, five days a week with some weekend work applicable.


Benefits
 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 (in Word format) to hrhkg@animalsasia.org  Please quote the position applied for on the email subject.

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

Closing date for applications is 14th April 2012.

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

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Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Moon Bear Rescue Centre in China

Qualified Veterinary Nurse – Moon Bear Rescue Centre in China

Do you enjoy a challenge, and are you dedicated to animal welfare? We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our China Moon Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

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 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.

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.

Ideally you should have between three and five years work experience in a large veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation centre, zoo or specialist referral centre. However, less experienced candidates with the appropriate personal attributes will be considered. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, and good humor and common sense are required. Applicants MUST be able to commit for two years.

Applicants must be proficient using both word and computer software programs. Experience in captive wildlife nursing, rehabilitation or animal welfare work is beneficial but not essential.

You should be comfortable living and working in a small team within a rural setting.

Benefits provided:
 On site accommodation and meals
 Relocation Assistance
 Medical Insurance
 Paid Holidays

How to apply:

Application Form

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

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 31st December 2011.


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

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