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KWPLH, East Kalimantan, Borneo (posted 20th May) 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 2024-2025. 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 www.pronaturafoundation.org
Mayreau Animal Welfare, St Vincent & The Grenadines (posted 20th May) Volunteer Vet Nurse
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.
Couples are most welcome, only one of whom need be a veterinary professional.
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 (couples welcome), 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: https://www.mayreau-animal-welfare.org/
Isara Elephant Foundation, Chom Thong District, Bangkok, Thailand (posted 20th May)
Volunteer Coordinator - Elephant Welfare & Community Development Project
We are a non-profit in Australia & Thailand. We are working to improve the lives of captive elephants in Thailand, by providing an alternative to working camps for these elephant owners. The elephants spend their days foraging in hundreds of hectares of natural forest, we will contribute to community development & forest conservation in the area. Care for the strays and village pets (we do not have a clinic yet) Stay in the stunning mountains of Northern Thailand in a Karen hill tribe and immerse yourself in this unique way of life.
Must haves:
- First Aid training
- Experience volunteering
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good level of fitness
- Able to commit to at least 6 months, but the longer the better.
- Ability to work outdoors, and go on hikes with volunteers in all weather conditions, including cold/wet weather
- An interest in and commitment to improving elephant welfare, conservation, teaching or community development
- Commitment, drive and enthusiasm to develop yourself and motivate others, enjoy connecting with people and building relationships
- You are creative and enjoy developing and implementing new initiatives and unique ways to improve the operations of the project
- Very flexible and have the ability to adapt to change as we are a new project
- Be able to respect the very different way of life in the village
Advantageous:
- Experience with elephants is not essential, we NEED flexibility and the ability to adapt to change as we are a new project.
- Experience in Veterinary Nursing, Wildlife conservation, animal or environmental sciences or sustainable tourism
- Experience supervising employees or volunteers
- An understanding of Thai or Karen culture
What you will do:
- Lead and motivate volunteers on site.
- Give a thorough & welcoming volunteer orientation
- Assigns on-site volunteer housing.
- Coordinating daily activities with the Karen staff
- Accompany volunteers in the field and community, teaching English classes as needed.
- Keeping records and photos of project work
- Respond to volunteers' concerns
- Stock control and order placement for volunteer provisions.
Benefits:
- Basic rural accommodation on-site.
- All meals on-site are provided.
Cover Letter & CV to thailand@isaraelephant.org
SPCA Fiji, Suva, Fiji (posted 17th May) 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!
Koh Mak Animal Clinic, Thailand (reposted 19th June) Volunteers
About Us:
- We are a low-volume clinic to 1000 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 role for DVMs. We host 1 volunteer role for RVNs too!
- Koh Mak is a small, 16sq. km island with only 400 residents. The local community is Thai and Cambodian. This is a popular, higher-class tourist destination - though, 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 unlimited mobile data.
- DVM: 25hrs/wk for minimum 3wks
- Nurse/Tech: 25hrs/wk for minimum 12wks (can be less if traveling with a vet)
The Work:
- Sterilization: All touchable, friendly, animals are sterilized. Remaining feral dogs need to be caught, ~92% of the population is sterilized.
- Emergency: wound care, poisoning, road traffic accidents, and urinary blocks.
- Maintenance: wellness checks, grooming (haircut, bath, nail trim).
- Preventation: oral and topical preventatives for fleas/ticks (monthly), worms (quarterly), vaccines (annually, performed continually).
- We rarely have a doctor and a nurse/tech together. It is necessary for you to be experienced in working unsupervised.
- All non-surgical care is ambulatory, meaning we are on the street and in people’s homes. There are no clinical hours that involve open business hours or walk-ins.
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.
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
Cami Jarrett, Worldwide (posted 22nd May) Experienced Veterinary Nurse
My name is Cami and I'm a registered Veterinary Nurse in the UK and looking to relocate overseas..
I qualified in 2012 and I have been very lucky to work all around the world. In the UK I have predominantly worked in small animal first opinion practice. I also worked as an equine nurse for a year.
I have worked in Bermuda, Borneo and Australia as a veterinary nurse and I have recently spent a month volunteering in the Caribbean where I was the sole "vet" on the island.
I am looking for a position overseas - I would consider small animal, mixed practice or an equine practice. Ideally a first opinion practice over a large hospital.
I'm ideally looking for work in the Carribean or in Asia. I would consider Australia if I could gain sponsorship.
I am experienced in all aspects of Veterinary Nursing. I am now looking for a new role where I will have a better work/life balance and somewhere with a better climate than the UK!
To get in touch, please email me at: cami.jarrett1@gmail.com
Okediji Adeola Sunday, Worldwide (posted 4th April) Veterinary Technician/Nurse
My name is Okediji Adeola Sunday, I’m from Nigeria and I’m currently working as a veterinary technician in Qatar, I am excited to apply for the Veterinary Technician/Nurse position at any esteemed veterinary clinic. With a solid foundation in animal care and a deep passion for animal health, I am confident in my ability to make a meaningful contribution to your team.
My experience as a veterinary technician, combined with my knowledge of medical procedures, patient care, and a genuine empathy for animals (Fear Free Certified), has prepared me to excel in this role. I am skilled in assisting with surgeries, administering medications, and providing compassionate support to both pets and their owners. My dedication to maintaining a clean and organized clinic environment ensures optimal patient care.
I am eager to join any clinic, where I can continue to apply my expertise in veterinary nursing and contribute to the well-being of the animals under your care. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my skills and passion align with your clinic’s mission.
I can be contacted by email: adewealthadex@gmail.com
Lara Kazius, Worldwide (posted 22nd January) Qualified & Experienced Vet Nurse
Hi everybody,
My name is Lara Kazius and I am 20 years old (turn 21 in June). I am a veterinary nurse who graduated in June 2023. I am looking for a locum job somewhere around the end of September/ beginning October until December 2024.
About me: at the moment I work in a Hospital & Emergency dog and cat clinic in Melbourne. I worked in an animal clinic in the Netherlands before that for 6 months. I also did an internship in America for two months at a zoo clinic and did a farm internship in England.
My skills: really motivated, eager to learn, communicative, enthusiastic, and more.
Accommodation is a big plus and otherwise help would be really appreciated.
Happy to hear from you, and I could always send my CV and recommendation letters if you're interested.
Kind regards,
Lara Kazius
email: Larakazius1@gmail.com
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