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Qualified Veterinary
Nurse
Bear Rescue Centre in China
Do you enjoy a
challenge, and are you dedicated to animal welfare? Are you a qualified veterinary nurse or
technician and do you have a degree in veterinary nursing or a related field?
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
§ Qualified
Veterinary Nurse with Veterinary Nursing Degree (Degree level qualification in
related field will be considered)
§ 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)
§ 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
The following items
are included in your full-time contract
§ On-site
accommodation
§ Relocation
assistance
§ Emergency
medical insurance
§ Paid
holidays
§ Subsidised
meals
How to apply
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 Friday 26th February 2016
Personal Data
collected will be used for recruitment-related purposes only.
Many Thanks
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