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Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre, Sichuan China (posted 11th July) Qualified Vet Nurse
Calling all qualified Veterinary Nurses!
Veterinary Nurse
Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre, China
Do you enjoy a challenge? Are you dedicated to animal welfare? Are you a qualified veterinary nurse or technician and do you have a bachelor’s 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 cats, dogs and other small animals at our rescue centre or in the local area. Appointment is full-time (40 hours/week), five days a week (Mon-Fri) with additional overtime and on call work depending on animal caseload.
You will be based at our Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre in China. You are flexible and enjoy the challenge of working in another country and embracing new cultures. You are highly motivated, experienced and empathetic. You should be comfortable with both clinical and non-clinical work and passionate about animal welfare and people.
There is a high degree of autonomy in this position and while you will work closely with other team members (two other Veterinary Nurses and two Associate Veterinary Surgeons) 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.
This is an incredible opportunity to join a dedicated, high-functioning and cohesive team which is Kindness in Action.
Requirements:
- Qualified Veterinary Nurse with Veterinary Nursing Degree (degree level qualification in related field will be considered). A degree level education is mandatory.
- 4 years post qualification experience is required for visa application in veterinary practice, wildlife rehabilitation, zoo medicine or a specialist referral centre.
- A passion for teaching with the desire to motivate and inspire staff by sharing their veterinary nursing skills to develop these skills in others
- Must be able to commit for a minimum of 2 years.
- Experience with multiparameter monitors including methods to measure blood pressure, capnography and pulse oximetry.
- Passion for veterinary anaesthesia with a sound understanding of inhalational anaesthesia including how the machine and circuits used to deliver it work.
- A sound knowledge of routine laboratory procedures and use of equipment.
- A good sense of humor, excellent communication skills, and the ability to live and work closely with the rest of the team.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
- Proficient computer skills including the use of document editors (e.g. Microsoft Word and Google Docs), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets) and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides). Ability to live and work closely with a team comprising of both foreign and local staff in an isolating environment.
- Cultural sensitivity and/or history of working abroad is desired.
The following items are included in your full-time contract:
- On-site accommodation
- Relocation assistance
- Emergency medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Access to Life Works, health and wellbeing platform
How to apply:
Interested parties please forward PDF copies of your cover letter (stating the applied position) and CV (stating the expected salary) to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org or click on the link https://animalsasia.bamboohr.com/careers/106
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information on our work, please visit our website at www.animalsasia.org
Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.
Using AI During Interviews
Animals Asia is committed to ensuring a fair and authentic interview process. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to real-time transcription, automated response generation or assistance in formulating interview answers, is strictly prohibited during any stage of the interview process.
We will take a candidate's agreement to participate in an interview with us as confirmation that they will not use AI tools in any form during the conversation. If it is discovered or reasonably suspected that AI has been used, the interview will be terminated immediately, and the candidate will no longer be considered for the role.
We appreciate your understanding and adherence to this policy, which is in place to maintain the integrity, professionalism and reliability of our recruitment procedures.
Koh Mak Animal Clinic, Koh Mak, Thailand (posted 7th July)
About Us:
- We are a low-volume clinic to ~900 island animals (58% dog, 42% cat) from birth to burial. We maintain 4 sectors of care: Sterilization, Emergency, Maintenance, and Prevention.
- We provide free-of-charge care to all street and local animals. We provide limited, paid, care to owned pets under emergent conditions. We do not participate in animals for business: agriculture or breeding.
- We host 1 sole-charge volunteer DVM.
- Koh Mak is a small, 16sq. km developed island with only 500 Thai & Cambodian residents. You can expect paved roads, streetlights, speedboats, and a seasonally active middle-class tourist destination. We represent a very sustainable and basic lifestyle deeply connected to nature and our community.
Requirements:
- Drive/intend to learn to drive an automatic scooter.
- Purchase a Thai SIM Card with mobile data.
- 3 week minimum, 25hrs/wk 7:00-12:00 Monday-Friday
The Work:
- Support our veterinarian in all aspecyts of animal care
Potential Deal Breakers:
- We have limited/no diagnostics.
- We are LOW VOLUME, there is ALWAYS work to do that may not be surgical nor medical.
- We are NOT a shelter though we do have long-term adult foster dogs, community feeding, and occasionally provide foster + socialization of pups who we adopt domestically.
- We do NOT accept students and do NOT provide educational opportunities.
- Due to our high sterilization rate, nurses can expect to support only 1-3 surgeries a week or 4-8 surgeries during a 3 week stay.
Accommodation:
- We provide a basic, off-site, private, fan room, with NO air con. Those with hostel or camping experience will have an easier time adjusting to our simple, slow island.
- We provide refill drinking water, toilet paper, bedding, and towels.
- We provide private use of an automatic scooter. Gasoline/helmet is not included.
Here is a short movie that shows what we do and who we are looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4hgKQvGKw8&feature=youtu.be
And here is the full 11-minute film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63nkBED8LQE&feature=youtu.be
The facility in the videos is our original facility, we are no longer on this piece of land. However, the island images are consistent.
To apply please contact our Clinic Director, Heather. Send your CV and state what opportunity you are interested in: kohmakanimalclinic@gmail.com
SPCA Fiji, Suva, Fiji (posted 18th June) Volunteer Vet Nurses
Volunteers Vet Nurses
(SHELTER and CLINIC & OUTREACH)
SUVA, FIJI ISLANDS
Join us as a volunteer in the breathtaking Fiji Islands!
COME AND MEET THE FRIENDLIEST PEOPLE ON EARTH!
SPCA Fiji Islands is an animal shelter and veterinary clinic based in the capital city of Suva. The mission of the SPCA Fiji Islands is to improve the welfare of animals in and around Fiji. We do this by focusing on providing affordable health care for domestic pets and working to address the issue of stray cats and dogs through intake of stray and unwanted animals into the shelter that are then treated, desexed and rehomed We also run a vibrant outreach program and have desexed and treated over 2,000 animals thus far, this year alone.
Why do so many of our volunteer vets return again and again?
Because they get rich and rewarding professional, and personal, opportunities and experiences.
We have opportunities for passionate veterinary nurses to assist at our regional outreach neuter clinics, shelter and clinic operations, throughout 2024 and beyond. SPCA offers veterinarians and nurses real-world experiences working with diverse cases in city and rural settings across the Fiji Islands.
SPCA has one resident veterinarian currently, and this is soon to be two. We have a team of Fijian vet nurses and interns delivering a broad range of veterinary services to both shelter animals and local pet owners in a basic facility for examinations, radiography and surgery.
Please click here to see photos! 
Join us for a couple of weeks or stay up to three months as a volunteer.
SPCA will organize permits for volunteers and provide you with accommodation close to the centre of Suva. You will be welcomed at the airport the Fijian way. Afterward, you will be settled into your accommodation and briefed on your role at the SPCA.
Please contact clncmngr@gmail.com in Suva, Fiji for more information and to get a copy of our volunteer information package.
🌍 Where: Suva, Fiji Islands
📅 When: 2024 onwards
🐕 What: SPCA clinic ( surgery and consults )and outreach clinic
❤ Why: To help improve the welfare of Fiji’s animals
👩 How: With the help of people like YOU!
Mayreau Animal Welfare, West of the Tobago Keys, St Vincent & The Grenadines (posted 6th June) Volunteer Vet Nurses
VETERINARY NURSE VOLUNTEER FOR MAYREAU ANIMAL WELFARE
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Summary: -
Mayreau Animal Welfare is seeking a Veterinary Nurse Volunteer to provide animal care services on the island. monitoring animal health and ensuring that animals receive adequate care.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Provide daily care and monitoring of animals (mostly dogs and cats) including feeding, watering and exercise
- Monitor the health of the island animals and report any concerns to our online veterinarian service, if no vet on the island
- Administer medications and treatments
- Maintain accurate records
- Educate the community about responsible pet ownership
- Help with daily walks for our resident house dogs, and when time allows, walk other chained dogs whose owners have given us permission.
- In case of emergencies, liaise with veterinarians on a neighbouring island and help facilitate transport of the animal for treatment.
Qualifications: -
- Certified Veterinary Nurse or equivalent qualification
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Passion for animal welfare and commitment to the mission of Mayreau Animal Welfare
- Ability to live and work on a small island with limited amenities
Working Conditions: -
- We seek committed, fit, easy-going volunteers, who are diplomatic, outgoing, resilient, OK with the heat and content with simple living
- Mayreau is a hilly island and volunteers need to be reasonably fit. There is a small clinic on Mayreau, which is usually staffed by a Nurse, with a doctor visiting the island once a month. In case of emergencies, you would need to travel to neighbouring Union Island (a 20 minute speedboat ride away).
For more information, please contact Gill by email fitzgerald201@btinternet.com or Whats App: +44 77591 46327
See our website: www.mayreau-animal-welfare.org, 
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Siem Reap Veterinary Care, Cambodia (posted 7th April) Volunteer Vet Nurses/Support Staff
Hi! Our Social Enterprise practice in Siem Reap, Cambodia is looking for volunteers in admin/vet tech/nurse/management areas.
This is an opportunity for adventure, travel, giving back, experiencing different animal diseases, and a new culture.
As well as the never-a-dull-moment clinical work here, Siem Reap is such a fabulous destination and the adventure of a lifetime. Three well-travelled NZ vet friends (two generations) visited recently, and they all said It was the best holiday of their lives!
We do like it when people are here longer, but we also welcome shorter stays for people who are a good mutual match.
Please click here to see photos!
This opportunity would also suit someone who wanted to volunteer full time or 3-4 days per week longer term. You can learn a lot and give back while having plenty of time to explore Cambodia and bordering countries for the remainder of the week.
We may or may not have accommodation available, depending on availability and length of stay. We are a small team of four doing much for our human and animal community and are not able to cover any volunteer-related expenses.
Visit: www.siemreapvet.com (out of date - don't seem to find the time for this) , www.EROVAAT.org and to learn more about us.
Please email Dr Trish Johansen at tjnzcam@gmail.com with references, a CV, availability, and why you would like to spend time with us. I want you to know that your interest in volunteering is appreciated. I endeavour to reply quickly, but sometimes emails slip through the net - I need a PA! Please resend if you don't hear back within a week.
Thanks for reading, and searching for opportunities to pay your education forward in an exciting way.
KWPLH, East Kalimantan, Borneo (relisted 19 March) 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 110+ 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 to 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 [Nurse] Needed
We are in need of experienced veterinarian/ 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 vet nurses in 2025. 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
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