Vet Nurses / Technicians / Veterinary Support staff
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Positions Available
WECare Worldwide, Talalla, Sri Lanka (posted 21st November) Vet Nurse
* PAID VET NURSE POSITIONS IN SOUTHERN SRI LANKA- ECC/HOSPITAL/COMMUNITY OUTREACH *
** Location- WECare Veterinary Hospital, Talalla, Sri Lanka **
Wanna spend your days (and hard-earned skills!) helping those who really need it?! At WECare, we are vets and nurses doing just that! Sri Lanka is home to millions of street dogs and they need our help more than ever… Our work is not for the faint-hearted- most of it is trauma-based- but we pride ourselves on providing the very best care to animals who have no one looking out for them. AND WE ARE BUSYYYYY- we NEED YOU!!
WECare is a UK vet and nurse run charity providing high standard veterinary care to the millions of roaming dogs in Sri Lanka in need of vet care. We don’t believe street dogs should receive second rate care because they don’t have an owner… and we don’t believe vets/nurses should have to practice second rate care if they want to do something good (/get out of the corporate rat race!). We work to UK standards.
We are looking to recruit VET NURSES (2 years + experience) on minimum two year contracts to help us on our mission of ensuring no street dog goes without veterinary care! We are expanding our reach and impact within Sri Lanka and so need a few more incredible additions to the team to make this happen. We are looking for candidates for two separate roles- one to cover the ECC/Hospital and one to assist with our Outreach Programmes (mass neuter, vacc, microchip and education).
Benefits include-
- Having the opportunity to manage complex ECC, medical and surgical cases (we have no referral on the island… we are it!)
- Running and overseeing clinical aspects of Community Programmes, including the set up and function of our new Battersea-sponsored 40 foot neutering lorry (with gas anaesthetic and all monitoring equipment)
- Working in a PASSIONATE, EXPERIENCED, WELFARE-DRIVEN team
- 4 day working week
- Accommodation provided for the first 3 months
- Competitive local salary, progressing to competitive international salary after review
- A fully equipped hospital with digital X-ray, IDEXX lab, doppler ultrasound, gas anaesthesia, ePoc, ECG, multi parameters etc
We are located in one of the most beautiful spots on the south coast with incredible beaches, lots of surf and yoga, and most importantly a lovely supportive community behind us. The work can be tough, emotionally and physically, so we don’t want to sugarcoat it but, for the right candidate, this is an incredible opportunity to practice international standard medicine, really make a difference every single day and get back to what being a nurse should be- helping animals in need!!
For more info, please email info@wecareworldwide.org.uk
See our website: https://wecareworldwide.org.uk/
SPCA (HK) Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Wanchai, Hong Kong (posted 18th November)
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HK) is now seeking for a cheerful, energetic and dedicated animal loving person to fill the following position: -
Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Nurse
Responsibilities:
- To assist the veterinary surgeons with the day-to-day operation of veterinary hospital and clinic, including translating for veterinary surgeons during the consultation, counting and dispensing medications, restraining animals for consultation, medicating and taking care of the hospitalized animals etc.
- To be responsible for the daily cleaning and periodic maintenance of all equipment used by the Veterinary Department
- To reply and keep a record of all calls directed from the hotline, and contact the duty veterinary surgeons
- To participate in SPCA public events when required
- To carry out other duties assigned by Manager of Veterinary Nursing Division
Requirements:
- A good command of written and spoken English and Cantonese
- Experience in handling animals (preferred but not essential)
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills with outgoing and enthusiastic personality
- A good team player and be able to work under pressure
- Genuine interest in the welfare of all animals
We offer:
- Stable working hours (8:45am-6pm), a 5-day working week, overtime remuneration, excellent time off and very limited work on Sundays and Public Holidays
- Modern and spacious facilities
- Opportunities for career development within the industry. Working as part of a large and dedicated team with excellent support
- A dynamic learning environment including training to an international level
- Competitive salaries
- Personal medical insurance
- Staff discount
All information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and used only for recruitment purpose. Please submit your full resume with expected salary to the Human Resources Manager, SPCA (HK), 5 Wan Shing Street, Wanchai, HK or Email to hr@spca.org.hk. Interested parties are invited to visit our website www.spca.org.hk for more information about us.
KWPLH, E Kalimantan, Borneo (posted 15th November) Volunteer Vet Nurses
Veterinary help needed in Indonesian Borneo
Help improve animal welfare in Indonesia by sharing your skills and experience!
Facility and Program Description:
Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH) is an environmental education center located in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. The facility’s goal is to increase environmental awareness and animal welfare. In addition to our animal programmes, the facility has several education buildings, picnic areas and playgrounds. To see a full description of the KWPLH’s facilities and goals visit www.beruangmadu.org or email us.
KWPLH provides a wonderful accommodation in the form of a forested enclosure for 6 sun bears rescued from the illegal pet trade. Sun bears are the mascot of Balikpapan, and many of our current education programs focus on this species.
Our Domestic Animal Program was created in response to the frequent dumping of kittens/puppies at KWPLH. We have attempted to establish a safe home for abandoned animals and a sterilization and adoption program. We currently have 125+ cats under our care as well as close to 30 dogs, and occasionally take care of other rescued wildlife species whenever brought to the center (macaque, civets, slow loris, birds).
The goals of our Domestic Animal Program are:
- Educate visitors in proper pet care including the promotion of pet sterilization;
- Discourage the keeping of wildlife (sun bears, orangutans etc.) as pets by highlighting the difference between wild and domestic animals;
- Ensure the welfare of the cats and dogs within the environs of KWPLH;
- Provide free sterilization programmes for community pets and stray animals, prioritizing animals living in the vicinity of the center;
Experienced Volunteer Vet Nurses Needed
We are in need of experienced vet nurse to assist with training and development of our local animal care team. The primary goal is to further train up our team [specifically our local veterinarian] in specialist medical care for our animals, under more or less challenging conditions, and to train our Indonesian animal care-taking staff in mastering necessary skills and knowledge on specialist issues that need frequent treatments.
Other tasks include ideas on improvement of our medical administration and records, enrichment and training programs, and enhancing our adoption programme. There will be work with the sun bears and other wild species, but most time will go to our domestic animals and staff training.
Outlined below is a list of topics that we need help with:
- Training on [preventative] care of key medical issues afflicting animals in our target area of work;
- Assist with health checks, monitoring of sick animals, and preventive medicine;
- Provide training to our local team in mastering key vet [nursing] skills, including but not limited to: safe and effective holds, injection techniques (s.c., i.m., and i.v.), animal handling, sterilization of tools, anesthesia administration and monitoring, clinic administration, first aid, etc;
- Efficient animal care database management and administration:
- Assist with daily animal care, including feeding and cleaning;
- Assist with dog training and training our local animal staff;
- Assist bear keepers in treatment of sun bear medical issues;
- Assist with improvement of enrichment programs for domestic animals, sun bears and other wildlife occasionally taken care of at the center;
For more details about KWPLH and the veterinary position please email us!
We welcome the help from professional veterinarian in 2022-2023. The position is preferably for 3+ months, but do e-mail us as well if you are available for shorter periods. Free housing is provided at the center, but a small local catering fee is required for meals. A volunteer visa will need to be applied for at a small cost. Couples are also welcome to apply.
Please send end questions and resumes to Gabriella Fredriksson:
gabriella.fredriksson@gmail.com
For further information visit our website: www.beruangmadu.org or www.pronaturafoundation.org
Bermuda Veterinary Services, Paget, Bermuda (posted 11th November)
Registered Veterinary Nurse role in Bermuda
We are a companion animal clinic located in Bermuda and we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join the Practice. We started the Practice in January 2015 and since then it has grown year on year to the point where we require additional staff to join us.
We are seeking an enthusiastic team member who loves animals. Our team is very committed to each patient, and we strive to provide the best, personalized medical care and service.
Bermuda is a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, about 780 miles off the East coast of the USA. Our clinic is located in Paget, close to the capital city of Hamilton, with easy access to all services you would need. We are a fully equipped clinic with state-of the art equipment. We have invested in high tech diagnostic equipment to provide our team with the opportunity to continue to develop their skills and knowledge in small animal care.
You’ll be a fun and energizing person to be around who can see the positive side of life, even when things get stressful - as they inevitably do when you work in the veterinary medicine field. Our practice values are important, so we are looking for people who share them. They are: trust, honesty, loyalty, integrity, quality, effort and fairness.
You’ll absolutely have a sense of adventure (and fun). Bermuda has much to explore and is a paradise location.
In a hospital like ours, there is support, but we’ve noticed that the people who do best have the following qualities:
- They are driven - veterinary medicine is their calling.
- Effort focused - they get stuck in and are not mentally crippled by risk or errors. They learn.
- Empathy - they can connect with and understand their fellow humans!
- Capable - they have the basic skills upon which to build.
- Team players - they prioritize the greater good.
About the job
A day in the life of a veterinary nurse at our hospital is very varied, as you’d expect. Your day will be split between consulting and surgery. We tend to do our surgery in the morning and get things done by early afternoon. We also have consulting hours throughout the day.
The ideal candidate for our RVN position will be experienced in small animal handling and anesthesia and have a good working knowledge of using medical equipment. You will be involved in inpatient care, lab work and nursing consultations, inventory checks of supplies, assisting during soft tissue & orthopedic surgery, monitoring of anesthesia during surgeries and dentals, organization of the surgery, supplies and equipment and assist on Reception for one day per week.
Typical responsibilities will include assisting our Veterinarians with:
- Routine consults
- Inpatient medicine
- Surgery and procedures
- Managing critical care patients
- Dentistry
- 24-hour hospital care (through our out of hours on-call service)
We do see emergency cases so, if you like ECC, then this is a role you will enjoy. Don’t be put off though if you need support for these cases. As long as you are willing to learn, we’ll support you in further developing these skills.
About Bermuda
Bermuda is a fantastic place to live and work, with no pollution, a cosmopolitan outlook and year-round sunshine. It is ideally situated with Europe, North America and the Caribbean only a few hours away. We live in a community with a melting pot of cultures and foods, stunning beaches and excellent recreational pursuits. Bermuda’s approach to the pandemic ensured high levels of safety whilst allowing relative normality.
We offer:
- Generous and competitive compensation package based on your experience
- Low tax rate jurisdiction
- Full time position with an OOH on call rota
- CPD allowance
- Beautiful surroundings and temperate climate environment year round
If you are interested in being considered for our role, please apply in writing by sending a copy of your Resume and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Director@bermudavets.bm
Creston Veterinary Hospital, Creston, BC Canada (posted 28th October)
Position: RVT
Hospital: Creston Veterinary Hospital
Location: Creston, British Columbia
Job Type: Part-time or Full-time
Description:
Thrive as a Mixed Animal RVT at Creston Veterinary Hospital!
Driven by a strong community service philosophy and a commitment to providing a respectful, inclusive, and diverse environment, we've been an integral hub for veterinary care in the Kootenays for nearly 50 years. So, if you're looking for an opportunity to experience the continued legacy of Dr. Dave Perrin, author of the "Adventures of a Country Vet" book series, this is it!
Adhering to a high standard in ethical and compassionate medicine, our facility is fully equipped with an in-house laboratory and pharmacy, digital radiology (including a dental and portable unit), medical-grade laser, ultrasound (in-house and portable), as well as a full array of large and small animal surgical equipment.
We challenge you to practice your interpersonal, technical, and surgical skills; be prepared to immediately impact the health and well-being of the local animals and our community. We serve six major dairies in the Creston Valley for routine herd health, as well as equine and hobby farms, and a large variety of small animal species. Additionally, we are nestled between the steep scarps of the Selkirk and Purcell mountains and are anchored to the southern arm of Kootenay Lake by the Frog Bear Conservation Area. The proximity to this corridor makes for exceptional wildlife viewing and a diverse caseload. Enjoy everything the Kootenays offers; thriving arts, culture, and outdoor adventure experiences, knowing that team members' workload is shared evenly by maintaining a rotating schedule. Our team is committed to a positive environment with a strong focus on learning and professional growth. We offer exceptional mentorship and a generous CE allowance; thus, we encourage new graduates to apply!
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicate in a compassionate and professional manner with clients and fellow veterinary care team members using efficient oral and written communication skills.
- Administer and analyze diagnostic tests (hematology, clinical chemistry, cytology, urinalysis, etc.) utilizing appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Assist Veterinarian with surgical and therapeutic procedures. Utilize gold-standard patient care techniques, ensuring operating room environment complies with all aseptic standards and protocols.
- Administer and monitor anesthesia and analgesia in accordance with the veterinary scope of practice and provincial laws governing the RVT profession.
- Provide excellent veterinary nursing care in a professional and ethical manner through the synthesis of veterinary theory, principles and concepts (including Fear Free techniques) within the scope of regulations dictated by the provincial governing laws of the profession.
- Document and maintain accurate veterinary medical records, following regulated procedures and standards.
- Operate and maintain state-of-the-art veterinary medical equipment, following health and safety regulations in accordance with veterinary profession standards.
- Execute and evaluate quality diagnostic images utilizing knowledge of theory, principles and concepts.
- Perform dental procedures in compliance with professional veterinary industry standards, employing an in-depth knowledge of dental structures, conditions and lesions, causes and stages of diseases.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies as determined by veterinary office inventory control procedures.
- Maintain and support a collaborative work environment and assist other staff members as required.
Total Compensation:
Our clinic values our RVTs, and we prove it by supporting your personal, financial, and professional growth through:
- Continuing Education (CE)
- A Competitive Wage Rate
- A Comprehensive Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, & Vision premiums paid by clinic)
- Professional Services Coverage (chiropractor, massage therapist, physiotherapist, acupuncturist and more)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
- Paid Vacation time
- Paid Sick & Personal Days
- Generous Veterinary Discounts (75% off services for your own pets, and an extended family and friends discount)
- Uniform Allowance
- Signing Bonus to help with moving expenses can be arranged for out-of-town candidates
If you are looking for a progressive environment where each individual is heard and recognized for their unique contributions, we'd love to talk.
Contact Rochelle at careers@crestonvet.com to arrange a conversation to learn more.
Visit our website at: www.crestonvet.ca.
God's Little People Cat Rescue, Syros, Greece (posted 12th October)
We are looking for a couple who’d like to live here while undertaking the daily tasks of proudly running the cat sanctuary - it’s a full time job for two people.
We need someone to feed and medicate (when needed) all our 55 resident cats - plus the approx. 25 stray cats we feed each day. All the cats are fed morning and evening and fresh water provided every day. You will be required to get to know all the cats and their names + medical history and keep a log book, noting down vet visits and parasite treatment for each cat. You will be required to drive them to the vet whenever a vet visit is needed. You need to be confident in administering medication and it would be preferable if you know how to give subcutaneous fluid and general shots. Of course there will be some litter trays to clean (although the main part of the cats are outdoors) - that comes with this job. We do TNR at various times throughout the year and whenever we see a local cat in need of TNR so it’ll be a huge addition if you’re a skilled trapper!
You’ll be in charge of shopping food supplies (agreement already set up with local shops) and keep track of monthly payments & receipts. You need to be physically strong as some of the sacks of food are heavy!
We’re currently focused on providing a high quality life for our resident cats (after 12 years we now have many senior cats) but still seeking to get some of our resident cats adopted (some have been waiting a long time for a home). You are willing to help travel with cats for adoption, which means being calm and responsible while handling cats in stressful situations.
It would be preferable if you’re keen on photography and can provide daily photos of the cats for our social media.
It’s a big plus if you’re good with social media and might want to help with that too.
We will provide a neat and modern small bungalow in it’s own private walled garden with the most spectacular view of the Aegean Sea and the beach with pristine turquoise water a 5 minute walk away.
We will provide one Greek full-time salary (because fully paid accommodation, incl. water & electricity is also part of the deal).
You’ll also have a 5-door manual car at your disposal with petrol covered for all cat related trips. Salary will be discussed with applicants.
While this will no doubt be a dream job for some and our place described by many as a paradise - caring for the cats can be all-consuming and stressful at times. As you’ll be well aware, losses and having to make necessary decisions is a part of this job too. You need to be mentally strong and if you have any illness that might affect your ability to handle the job, please provide that information upfront.
We are looking for a couple of kindhearted, trustworthy, reliable, know how to roll-up-your-sleeves couple!
Please write to joanbowell@yahoo.com to request an application form.
Te Are Manu, Cook Islands (posted 7th October) Volunteers
Gandhi said “the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. We know the Cook Islands is a great nation. Are you a vet nurse who wants to help us prove it?
Te Are Manu is a charity clinic, and relies on the generosity of volunteers from all over the world to provide quality veterinary care to the animals of Rarotonga and Aitutaki (and covering the Cook Islands).
Do you want to help our local animals and enjoy a stay in paradise?
Your volunteer stint will expose you to a varied caseload. Previous volunteers have said Te Are Manu is a wonderful place for clinical professional development.
Our services include seeing patients for skin conditions, road traffic accidents, dog bite and other wounds, fish poisoning and a high volume of spey and neuter surgeries.
You will also get to explore the beautiful place that we call home.
Please click here to see photos! 
Ideally we would like volunteers who can stay for 3-6 weeks but please contact us if you can only stay for a shorter period! We willl do what we can to accommodate you. We hope that the border restrictions will ease as the year goes on.
We arrange all visa requirements for entry into the Cook Islands.
We will greet you at the airport and make sure you get settled in to our beautiful volunteer house just a few minutes away from the clinic and on a stunning beach - great for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing.
For more information or to apply for a volunteer placement:
Contact - Michael Baer volunteer@tearemanu.com
See https://www.tearemanu.com/volunteer
Santisook Animal Rescue, Chiang Mai, Thailand (posted 6th October) Volunteers Veterinary Nurses / Technicians / General
VET NURSES, VET TECHS, GENERAL VOLUNTEER
Santisook is Thai run, non-profit organization committed to serving a lot of dogs and cats living in Chiang Mai area. We run a dog shelter and a cat shelter, re-homing hundreds of animals annually, provide emergency care to strays, work with local monks in helping their resident temple dogs, provide TNR services for local government and local caretakers who feed the strays, and offer subsidized sterilizations for the dogs and cats of the very poor.
We are in need of Vet nurses all year round. Vet nurses and techs help at the shelter for treatment of 500+ shelter dogs and cats, emergency care for strays, TNR, and assisting Thai vets with the treatment of animals owned by the very poor.
Vet nurses and techs who can commit to one month stay will be considered for free accommodation depending on availability.
Vet students and general volunteers are welcome to apply. A minimum of one week is required. Volunteers are based out of our cat shelter in the town of Doi Saket, outside of Chiang Mai city. No fee to volunteer. Onsite accommodation available.
Chiang Mai has a rich culture of Thailand and if you are into learning /improving your skills on spay and neuter, or learning the culture, or adventure and wanting to help the animals at the same time, please check our website or email us at santisookdogsandcats@gmail.com
With the recent pandemic, Covid-19, we will abide with the rules of Thailand authorities regarding any visitors. We are still open for any bookings in the near future but please visit the website https://www.tourismthailand.org/ for any sudden announcement.
Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong (posted 6th October)
***VETERINARY NURSING POSITION!!***
Are you looking for a new challenge in nursing and lower tax rate? We are looking for experienced, passionate and motivated veterinary nurses to come work the day shift in a 24-hour small animal and exotic hospital.
Hong Kong is a vibrant Asian city; it is easy to get around and there is so much to do: a great night life, fabulous food, local culture, arts, beaches and beautiful natural countryside. Hong Kong is a safe city in the world to live and easy to get around.
We are looking for a qualified veterinary nurse to join our dynamic team. We see a wide range of species within our hospital; these include dogs, cats, rabbits, terrapins, tortoises, birds, chinchillas, guinea pigs, lizards and even the odd goat or pig. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, fun and have a positive personality. It is an ideal opportunity to work with highly experienced and exotic certified veterinary staff. Our facilities include:
- Dedicated wards: cats, dogs, small mammals (cold ward) and exotics (hot ward), ICU (separate exotic and cat/dog areas) and isolation kennels.
- Advanced diagnostic imaging including on-site CT.
- Numerous flexible and rigid endoscopes used for: cat and dog standard endoscopy, laparoscopic surgeries, rodent dentals, chelonian cystoscopy and cloacoscopy and avian endoscopy.
- We run EzyVet, Cubex and SmartFlow - an integrated management system for all our patients.
Job requirements:
- Be able to provide a high level of nursing care in our busy hospital and a high level of surgical and anaesthetic support in surgery.
- Experience in exotics is advantageous but not essential: however, an interest to learn and work with exotic species is vital as this constitutes 50% of our work load.
- Minimum qualifications required for the position is either AIRC Cert IV, UK registered VN or equivalent.
- Willingness to undertake the Advanced Diploma in Exotic Veterinary Nursing from the UK.
- Visa and work permits will be supported, financial help given for relocation and accommodation provided for the first month. CPD is supported and actively encouraged.
- The equivalent of 1-month annual leave and 13 days’ public holiday provided. We offer a higher salary than UK levels.
Please take a look at our website for more information on our fantastic facilities at www.taiwaiexotic.com
If you are interested please send a letter of application indicating why you would like to come and work with us along with your CV to vetnurse@taiwaiexotic.com.
Dr Nonie Coutts Veterinary Surgery, Bahrain (posted 6th October)
QVN Vacancy in Bahrain
Qualified Veterinary Nurse, 2+years’ experience for full-time role in sunny Bahrain, Middle East! Bahrain is a modern and welcoming country with excellent restaurants, hotels, clubs, shops and a friendly community. It has excellent connections to the rest of the world, and so is a great travel hub. It is extremely safe and consistently features high up in surveys on Expatriate satisfaction with overseas postings.
We are a small animal & exotics practice which has been established in Bahrain for over 40 years, and we work to RCVS standards. We’re a great team to work with, 4 vets (UK, French, Australian), strong nursing and auxiliary team, 4 receptionists.
The available position would suit someone looking for a new challenge in a different environment with a varied caseload.
A generous tax-free salary, CPD allowance, 1 month vacation per year & return economy flights to home country annually. We pay for residence visa/work permits as well as contribute to private medical insurance.
We also supply a fully furnished airconditioned apartment close to the Practice.
We require a qualified, experienced and confident person who is competent in all fields of nursing; Surgery, Anaesthesia, Nurse Clinics, Basic Lab skills, exceptional inpatient care, good client communication skills.
Due to considerable Visa/Registration/Accommodation and Travel costs, we prefer a commitment of 2 years to the role however we are open to discussion.
Please email me directly (Practice Manager) sarah@noniecoutts.com or at nonie.coutts@gmail.com and have a look at our Practice on FB or IG or on our web site at https://www.noniecoutts.com
Vietnam Animal Aid and Rescue, Quang Nam, Vietnam (posted 5th October)
About Vietnam Animal Aid
Vietnam Animal Aid is a vegan animal rights organization that has a rescue shelter and vegan farm animal sanctuary in Hoi An, Vietnam. We are part of a growing global, non-speciesist animal rights movement that works to protect all sentient beings. Our mission is to end the suffering of all species through mass sterilization/vaccination, education, and improving veterinary care across Vietnam. We advocate for a fully vegan lifestyle and for the abolition of all animal use and exploitation. For more information, please visit our website: https://www.vnanimalaid.org/ and follow us on our social media channels.
Job Role: Animal Shelter Manager and Vet Tech/Nurse
VAAR is seeking a dedicated, highly-organized, experienced, and compassionate Shelter Manager and Vet Tech/Nurse to oversee the daily operations of our sanctuary and help the organization expand into projects that will prevent animal suffering in central Vietnam.
The Manager will be working alongside the sanctuary’s Founder and Director to understand the intricate challenges and systemic solutions to preventing animal suffering.
Taking care of animals is much more than feeding them. A clean shelter is essential to ensuring the health of the animals, and as the Founder ran their own nonprofit veterinary clinic for several years, they will train you on how to maintain clinic standards.
When we have enough funding, we will re-start our mobile vet clinic for medical animal emergencies with local poverty-stricken families, as well as vaccination and sterilization community projects.
Job Description:
- Shelter animal management
- Meeting daily medical needs, enrichment, nutrition, and exercise
- Shelter facility management
- Daily cleaning, maintenance, shopping, and DIY/gardening
- Oversee the rest of the shelter staff
- Daily administration
- Precise record-keeping, daily financials, and HR management
- Maintaining records for medications, injuries, illnesses, and veterinary trips
- Team management
- Recruitment for staff and volunteers as required
- Management of shelter assistants
- Use of skills
- Using your skills outside of shelter management (like photography, copywriting, media, DIY, or graphic design) to help develop the organization.
- Veterinary visits to international clinic in Danang as needed
Additional Responsibilities
- Organisation Development
- Supporting the directors in the development of the organization to include running outreach programs, assisting with mass sterilization projects, and promoting of animal rights
- Social media, marketing, and fundraising
- To assist the DOO in gaining relevant content for our online channels, posting on social media platforms, and generating funds.
Job Requirements and Benefits:
- 5 working days per week / 2 days off
- 6 to 8 working hours per day
- Offsite accommodation stipend up to 3 million VND
- 21 days annual paid holiday
- $450 USD per month (10.5 million VND) with possibility of pay increase after 3 month training period (while this is law for US standards, we also have an extremely low cost of living as well as significantly less funding than US organizations).
Required:
- Experience with farmed or companion animals, in a professional setting - sanctuary, shelter, or clinic
- Self-motivated and able to motivate a team, having an excellent work ethic, commitment, ability to problem solve, and take initiative and responsibility
- MUST commit to 6 months minimum
- MUST be able to ride a scooter/motorcycle or learn how to
- MUST be able to use a computer: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets
- MUST be interested in working with all animal species as we have 5 different animal species at our sanctuary: dogs, cats, hedgehogs, pigs, chickens
- MUST NOT be looking to rescue animals at the moment
- Work references required
Preferred:
- 2 or 4-year degree in an animal-based qualification, veterinary nursing qualification ideal
- Experience living and working in a low resource developing country, with strength in creatively solving problems in a place lacking the rule of law, without international veterinarians, and without many materials and financial needs
- Experience working within the charity sector and/or experience in fundraising
- Experience using charitable social media channels or has marked achievements in their own personal channels/blogs
- Vegan, an understanding of animal rights principles including the abolitionist approach
To apply, please email info@vnanimalaid.org with CV and cover letter.
Animal SOS, Sri Lanka (posted 26th September)
We are seeking hard working and experienced Vet Nurses to work in our busy on-site veterinary clinics at our animal sanctuary in Southern Sri Lanka. This could be as Volunteers/or/ a local (Sri Lankan) salary would be considered for suitable candidates. Minimum 6-month commitment.
About Us
- Animal SOS Sri Lanka is a UK Registered Charity working to alleviate the huge suffering of street animals in Sri Lanka.
- We are non-profit making org run by unpaid volunteers in the UK.
- We have a large sanctuary for abused, disabled/vulnerable street dogs and some cats
- We take in sick and injured animals and nurse them back to health.
- We home as many rehabilitated animals as we can
- We give refuge to a large number of disabled dogs
- We provide free neutering and vaccination programs
- Our General Manager at the sanctuary is a UK Veterinary Nurse and we have other western managers at the sanctuary to oversee our operations.
The Work
- Assisting our resident vets in our 2 onsite clinics
- Providing care/monitoring of all clinic based animals and also helping with the veterinary needs of our sanctuary animals.
- Dealing with constant emergencies, wound care, vaccinations, feeding and keeping the clinic organised
- Working to charity protocols
- Assisting with spay days and other surgeries
Requirements
- Hard Worker
- Resilient and motivated -the work is demanding and challenging as is the animal suffering we see
- A good team player and communicator
- Pro-Life ethos a must. We have many disabled dogs at the sanctuary, they have mobility carts and their own teams of care staff. We fight to save sick and injured animals and most make amazing recoveries under our care.
Rewards
- Saving lives and making a difference
Accommodation
- We can provide free accommodation in our managers house that is near our sanctuary and transportation to the sanctuary.
The area where we are based is very scenic with beautiful beaches nearby and interesting places to visit.
Please send CV's to coolingkim@aol.com
For more information about us visit our website: www.animalsos-sl.com
Louise Halsey, Worldwide Locations (posted 11th September) UK Qualified RVN
I am a Registered Veterinary Nurse from the West Midlands in Birmingham, United Kingdom. I've worked in the Veterinary industry for 17 years and have been a Qualified Veterinary Nurse for 6 years. Working in a range of Veterinary environments has helped make me the Nurse I am today, which include working for a busy referral centre and also for a large animal charity situated in the Midlands. I have also spent many years in general practice figuring out my key areas and learning and putting into practice new skills. After qualifying I went on to gain my ISVPS Nurses Certificate in Anaesthesia as I have a keen interest in this area and absolutely love Anaesthesia. I would absolutely love to use my nursing skills and work abroad as travel is a huge part of who I am and I love exploring the world.
I love having a great team around me who I can bounce off and pride myself in being able to work well independently and as part of a close knit team.
I have previously back packed around Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Cambodia and am keen to get back out into the wide world again, meet new people and challenge myself.
Please feel free to email me if you require any further details; louiseelizabethhalsey@hotmail.com
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