Vet Nurse Volunteer China

Vet Nurse Volunteer China

Animals Asia can only accept applications from volunteers trained in either veterinary science / vet nursing or qualified in wild-animal management (volunteers will also be considered who have a lot of experience working in the veterinary profession), as all hands on work with the bears necessitates intensive training.

All veterinary volunteer placements require a commitment of at least three months.

Basic Veterinary Nurse Volunteer Requirements

• Recognised veterinary nursing qualification.
• Experience working in veterinary practice in a veterinary nursing role.

Main Duties

• Make medicated shakes for bears.
• Walk and feed local dogs daily. 
• Assist with weekly and monthly cleaning duties. 
• Assist with the preparation for bear health-checks and surgeries.
• Assist with bear health-checks and surgeries when required. 
• Help clear away after bear health-checks and surgeries.
• Observe and monitor bears waking up from anaesthetics.
• Feed, clean and enrich hospitalised bears in transport cages.
• Help with small animal work as needed. 
• Assist the Resident VN with monthly abdomen checks and worming of bears as required.

If you would like to apply for a volunteer vet nurse position, please send your CV and application letter to info@animalsasia.org

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Bear Manager - Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre – CHINA

Bear Manager - Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre – CHINA

The restructuring of our staff in China has created the need for another Bear Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person and will work alongside our 2 other Bear Managers. A highly motivated, experienced, and dedicated animal professional is required to work with rescued Asiatic black bears, Tibetan brown bears and Tibetan macaques at our Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre in Sichuan Province, China.

The position holder will work as part of our Bear & Vet Team and will be responsible for overseeing teams of local bear care staff involved in the daily husbandry and management of the bears within the rescue centre. The positionalso involves working closely with Bear Team Supervisors and liaising with the resident veterinary team to manage various daily operations. The Bear Manager will report directly to the Bear & Vet Team Director.

Due to Chinese visa requirements, a university degree in a relevant field and proven practical experience of 3 to 5 years are essential for this position. 

Responsibilities

• Co-coordinating various daily operations:
• Animal care and management;
• Maintenance and adjustment of existing enrichment programs;
• Ordering animal food and other stock as required;
• Supervising volunteers;
• Maintaining bear behavior records & databases.

• Preparing short reports for social media, supporters, or other recipients as required.
• Operant conditioning and formal bear training programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and management requirements.
• Human resources:
• Staff evaluations;
• Ensuring morale is maintained within bear care staff;
• Identifying and addressing HR issues with the Bear & Vet Team Director.

Requirements

§  University degree in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field.

§  Three to five years work experience in a captive wild animal facility or similar working environment.

§  Computer literacy, including Excel.

§  Willingness to travel and work offsite or between sites as required.

§  Strong management skills and the ability to work within a team or independently.

§  Fluent in English (verbal & written).

§  A good sense of humor, excellent communication skills, and the ability to live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising of both foreign and local staff.

§  Patience and willingness to work in a different country/culture are essential.

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

Appointment is paid, full-time, five days a week with (rotational) weekend work.

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 and your completed JobApplication 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 purposes.

Closing date: 8 October 2018

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Resident Veterinary Surgeon

Resident Veterinary Surgeon

Exciting new opportunity for a Resident Veterinary Surgeon

Join a dedicated team in the rehabilitation and ongoing care of over 170 rescued Asiatic black and Malayan sun bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre.

We are seeking a veterinary surgeon to join the Bear and Vet Team, located at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC), Tam Dao National Park, approximately 90 minutes from the capital Hanoi. VBRC is the only sanctuary in Vietnam accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). 

The resident veterinary position involves shared responsibility for providing extensive veterinary care to the bears while working closely with our veterinary nurses and bear management team.  The position also involves outreach activities with local communities, capacity building with local wildlife rescue centers and zoos, and working alongside and providing on-the-job training for a Vietnamese veterinary intern. The vet and nurse team also provide care for the companion animals of staff and local communities, including vaccines, desexing, and general veterinary care, comprising approximately 30% of the week.

The resident veterinary surgeon will report to the senior veterinary surgeon. 

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

For more information about Animals Asia please visit our website www.animalsasia.org.

Requirements

§        At least 3 years work experience in a small or mixed veterinary practice, zoological facility, specialist referral centre, or similar working environment.

§        Must satisfy Hong Kong Veterinary Surgeons Board registration requirements. Please refer to the requirements in Schedule 1 here: http://www.vsbhk.org.hk/english/guide/files/GAregistration_e.pdf.

§        Excellent clinical and organizational skills, attention to detail, an aptitude for problem-solving medicine and self-directed learning, and plenty of initiative and flexibility.

§        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

Applications should be emailed, with your name included in the email header, and include a 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.

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: Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis with the vacancy closing once filled.

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Resident Veterinary Surgeon

Resident Veterinary Surgeon

Exciting new opportunity for a Resident Veterinary Surgeon

Join a dedicated team in the rehabilitation and ongoing care of over 173 rescued Asiatic black and Malayan sun bears at Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre.

We are seeking a veterinary surgeon to join the Bear and Vet Team, located at the Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC), Tam Dao National Park, approximately 90 minutes from the capital Hanoi. VBRC is the only sanctuary in Vietnam accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). 

The resident veterinary position involves shared responsibility for providing extensive veterinary care to the bears while working closely with our veterinary nurses and bear management team.  The position also involves outreach activities with local communities, capacity building with local wildlife rescue centers and zoos, and working alongside and providing on-the-job training for a Vietnamese veterinary intern. The vet and nurse team also provide care for the companion animals of staff and local communities, including vaccines, desexing, and general veterinary care, comprising approximately 30% of the week.

The resident veterinary surgeon will report to the senior veterinary surgeon. 

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

For more information about Animals Asia please visit our website www.animalsasia.org.

Requirements

§        At least 3 years work experience in a small or 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.

§        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 include your name and the position applied for in the header of an email and forward your cover letter (stating the applied position), and CV (with your expected salary) and completed Job Application form to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org.

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: 26 August 2018