Vet Jobs - Worldwide

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North America

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY USA - EQUINE PERMANENT OR LOCUM February to May New Position

Personalized Care for Horses in the Heart of Horse Country

Park Equine Hospital is seeking a well-rounded Associate Veterinarian to join our diverse and team-oriented practice and will consider relief, full-time and part-time commitments. If interested in relief work, the duration would be from February through May 2025.

The ideal candidate can include someone who likes general practice or even someone with aspirations to expand their practice in reproduction. Here at PEH, we strive to promote a compassionate and friendly work environment for our team members and clients.  Our goal is to provide top-notch equine care with a personal touch.  The scope of our services includes: Surgery, Sports Medicine, General Reproduction, General Hospital and Ambulatory Care, Advanced Diagnostics (including Hallmarq Standing MRI), and Alternative Therapies. The full-time and part-time commitments come with a highly competitive base salary, production bonus, emergency compensation, a signing bonus, and relocation assistance.

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As part of the Altano Group, we believe that taking care of our team members is the key to providing the best care to our patients. We offer a comprehensive list of benefits that includes generous PTO, parental leave, self-care wellness platform, flexible schedule, shared on-call schedule, health and ancillary insurance, long-term disability insurance, professional liability insurance, retirement plan with a 3% match, continuing education allowance, mileage reimbursement, state license fees, and professional dues. Additionally, we provide access to many educational and collaborative opportunities.

About Park Equine Hospital

Nestled on a spectacular 26-acre property surrounded by Kentucky's iconic horse farms, Park Equine Hospital stands as a boutique sanctuary for equine care. In the heart of horse country, PEH delivers personalized and comprehensive services for all breeds and disciplines—from the beloved backyard pony to the elite performance champion. Whether it’s routine check-ups or life-saving procedures, our expert team is dedicated to providing world-class care. If you're seeking to grow and thrive in a close-knit, supportive environment, PEH is the perfect place to elevate your career while making a difference in the lives of horses and their owners.

Park Equine Hospital

Join the PEH Team in Lexington: Where Horses, Adventure, and Culinary Delights Await!

Are you ready for an exciting career while living in the Horse Capital of the World? The Bluegrass region offers an endless array of opportunities for horse lovers, foodies, and outdoor enthusiasts alike!

Situated just a few miles from the renowned Kentucky Horse Park, home of the world-class Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, PEH is at the center of equestrian excellence. Enjoy seasonal thrills at Keeneland Racecourse and The Red Mile, where horse racing is a way of life.

But it’s not all about horses! Lexington’s unique farm-to-table culinary scene make this city a food lover’s dream. Outdoor enthusiasts will find Kentucky is their perfect playground, with hiking, fishing, boating, rock climbing and camping adventures waiting at places like Red River Gorge, Cumberland Falls, and nearby lakes. Lexington boasts a vibrant cultural scene, enriched by its thriving arts community, educational institutions, and sports enthusiasm.

Ready to live your best life? Explore endless possibilities when you join the PEH Team! Here are some links to discover all that Kentucky has to offer.

VisitLex
Keeneland
Kentucky Horse Park
Where to Dine in Lexington
Red River Gorge

To apply, please submit an introductory letter and a CV to: humanresources@altano-group.com

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ALDERGROVE, BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA - EQUINE PERMANENT OR LOCUM February to May New Position

Opportunities Abound as an Ambulatory Associate

Paton and Martin Veterinary Services is seeking a well-rounded Associate Veterinarian to join our team and will consider relief and full-time commitments. If interested in relief work, the duration would be from February through April 2025.

Meet Your Career Goals With Our Team

At Paton and Martin Veterinary Services, you can build a practice in sports medicine and ambulatory practice with the support of a team that values your goals as well as a great lifestyle. Paton and Martin's knowledgeable and dedicated team include great administrative staff, three interns, three ambulatory veterinarians, two board-certified surgeons, and the opportunity to consult with an internal medicine specialist. The ideal candidate can include individuals looking to develop a sport horse specific practice, someone who likes general practice, or even someone with aspirations to expand their practice in reproduction.  

A full-time Associate Veterinarian position commitment at Paton & Martin offers a competitive salary, extended health, dental and eye care benefits along with Life insurance and AD&D as well as relocation assistance. As part of the Altano group, we are leading the way in equine veterinary care, and that starts with our employees. Our benefits include membership and licensing dues as well as mental health and well-being services through Moka Care. You'll have the opportunity to continue learning and growing in your career with Altano Academy, which includes a worldwide network of colleagues and specialists with whom you can collaborate through exchange groups, virtual and in-person CE events, and VetPD courses. This is a chance to take your career to the next level and make a real difference in equine healthcare.

Great Team, Facility, and Equestrian Community

Our strong focus on compassionate and innovative care has given Paton & Martin an exceptional reputation in the Fraser Valley. Paton & Martin's longstanding practice, which began as a single-person ambulatory practice, now offers a fully equipped equine referral hospital. Our facility includes a six-stall hospital and surgical suite with padded recovery room, stocks, five stall holding barn, four outdoor paddocks with shelters, three open day paddocks, a grass field, and a lunging arena.

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Paton & Martin is at the forefront of equine healthcare, offering an array of services such as ambulatory routine medicine, urgent care, soundness evaluations, and treatments for sports injuries and lameness problems. The clinic is also renowned for its advanced diagnostic capabilities, including gastroscopies and MRIs, as well as a range of surgical procedures and hospitalization options. Paton & Martin is a proud partner of the Thunderbird Show Park, which hosts world-class show jumping. As host to ten weeks of globally recognized hunter and jumper tournaments annually, there is always a supply of activity in the area!  We are situated in a community with an active and growing local equestrian population covering the gamut of disciplines.

Beautiful BC Is Waiting For You

British Columbia is a natural wonderland of rugged coastlines, majestic mountain ranges, lush forests, wildlife, and vibrant cities. The nature and outdoor adventures are endless here.  We are located within an hour of Vancouver's vibrant and cosmopolitan city. If the mountains are where you want to be, we are a short drive to Whistler-Blackcomb, North America's largest ski resort. Experience world-class skiing and snowboarding, breathtaking scenery, and endless adventure. The landscape is so diverse in this area of the province that you can go skiing or to the beach on the same day! This is a place where you can truly live life to the fullest, both personally and professionally.

Please check out the following links for more information on our practice and our province:

https://www.pmvetservices.com
https://www.hellobc.com/
https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/
https://tbird.ca/

Please email us to convey your interest by sending a letter of intent and a resume to humanresources@Altano-group.com

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FOR SALE - VET PRACTICE IN THE KOOTENAY ROCKIES

Is practicing veterinary medicine just a part of your life? 
Tired of the urban rat-race?
Want an outdoor lifestyle? 
Ever considered emigrating to Canada?

The location: 

The practice is located on an acreage on the west shore of Kootenay Lake, nine km north of the village of Kaslo, nestled in the mountain ranges of southeastern British Columbia, Canada.  The geography is dominated by the large, pristine lake and 2000-3000m heavily forested mountains.  The area is relatively sparsely populated, and is becoming a haven for urban refugees. 

The village of Kaslo has a health centre with 4 physicians, a K-12 school, an ice arena, tennis courts and baseball diamond.  A vibrant arts community thrives, with a renowned summer jazz festival on a floating stage.

The real estate:

The practice is located in the bottom floor of a 3 storey, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom  3600 sq ft home built in 1994.  A covered breezeway containing a hot tub and storage adjoins the house to an 800 sq ft shop with a kennel building underneath. A 1000 sq ft barn with hayloft is situated in the adjacent fenced pasture land.  The buildings are located on a 3-4 hectare parcel of land overlooking a  secluded beach on Kootenay Lake.

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The practice: 

Established for 26 years, the practice serves the north end of Kootenay Lake, with the next closest practice 75 km to the south.  The practice is 95% small animal with some potential for expanded equine work in the area.  The clinic has separate bathroom, reception, exam, kennel, treatment, and surgery rooms.  Gas anaesthesia, monitors, new CBC and chemistry analyzers,and an older X-ray unit are in use.  Grooming and boarding facilities are present.  The clientele is loyal and appreciative.  Cases requiring referral can be sent to Washington State University vet teaching hospital across the border.  Two part-time assistants and a family member are currently employed.  Annual gross revenue is in the $600,000 range with a high net due to low overhead costs.

The opportunity: 

The home-based practice provides flexibility in time management, allowing a great work/life balance.  It would enable the prospective new owner to continue working while raising a family and allow the veterinary practice to be a family affair.  The area offers unparalleled and unrestricted access to outdoor recreation, with hiking, mountain biking, ATV’ing, swimming and boating in the summer and skiing, skating and snowmobiling in the winter. The current owner is planning to retire in the area and is willing to assist in the transition. The priority is to ensure that the community has continued access to veterinary services, so sale of the practice with inventory and equipment without the real estate would also be considered. 

Contact:   
Dr Pat Haegedorn
North Kootenay Veterinary Services Ltd
+1-250-353-7125
nkvet@kaslo.org

(ref 31964 - relisted 27th November)


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North Atlantic

PAGET, BERMUDA - SMALL ANIMAL New Position

Veterinarian – Bermuda

Bermuda Veterinary Services is seeking a Veterinarian to join our team. We are an independent, small animal veterinary hospital located on the Island of Bermuda, situated in the North Atlantic Ocean 1.5 hours by air from New York, USA, with an average of 351 days of sunshine a year!

This position would suit a dedicated veterinarian with at least 6 years’ experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop trusting relationships. Applicants with meaningful experience in internal medicine, ultrasonography, surgery and dentistry are preferred.

Our clinic has well established facilities and modern equipment, including a high specification Esoate Ultrasound Machine (Esoate Mylab Seven), full digital radiography, endoscopes and an Idexx in house lab station which enable us to take our cases further, faster. Our dental x-ray, im3 machine and advanced dentistry training enable us to provide high level dental services to our clients, including complex surgical extractions. Our experienced nursing and reception teams support our Veterinarians to perform at their best. Our bright, spacious and fully equipped surgical suite has been designed to allow us to perform with ease both routine and non-routine surgeries, including advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries.

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Salary is commensurate with experience and ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 Bermuda dollars per annum (pegged to the US dollar). Bermuda tax is progressive but low for employees, currently 3.5%. Health insurance and social insurance (government pension) benefits are provided, as well as assistance with relocation expenses, and help finding permanent accommodation and settling in.

Candidates with veterinary qualifications from the UK, Europe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA that would be registerable with the Bermuda Veterinary Council to receive a Bermuda Veterinary License are invited to apply.

If you believe that this is your time to make a change and apply your experience and skills to work in a beautiful Island environment where we understand the importance of work-life balance, please submit your CV and a cover note introducing yourself via email to: Director@bermudavets.bm

www.bermudavets.bm,  and 

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Asia Pacific

SHA TIN, HONG KONG - EQUINE New Position

Remarkable Careers at
The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2017/18, the Club made a record return to the Government of HK$22.6 billion in duty and profits tax and contributed HK$1.2 billion to the Lotteries Fund. Approved charity donations were HK$4.2 billion. The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world's top ten charity donors. The Club is always "riding high together for a better future" with the people of Hong Kong.

Junior Veterinary Surgeon

This is an exciting opportunity for a junior clinician to join our team of 20 veterinary surgeons. The position will involve working for both the Department of Veterinary Clinical Services and the Department of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity Policy, allowing the successful applicant to gain a thorough understanding and the practical skills related to all aspects of racetrack veterinary practice.

The position will be primarily based in Hong Kong, at the Sha Tin racing complex. In addition, you will provide veterinary cover on a rotational basis at the HKJC’s Equine Hospital located at Conghua Racecourse, which is in China, approximately 4 hours’ drive from Hong Kong. You will work closely with senior colleagues and there will be opportunities to gain valuable experience and develop practical skills in a busy, world-class racing environment. You will be encouraged to contribute to ongoing and future research projects. Accommodation will be provided.

The Junior Veterinary Surgeon is primarily responsible for:

Ideally, you should:

How to apply
For further details about the positions, please contact Emmie Tong, email: emmie.pk.tong@hkjc.org.hk.

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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YUEN LONG, HONG KONG - SMALL ANIMAL, SPECIALIST New Position

WeHUG: Your Companion in the Pursuit of Happiness

We Hug Animal Medical Centre (Yuen Long, New Territories) offers consultation, general medicine, surgical and 24-hour hospital care service (Cats, Dogs, ICU and ISO) with advanced equipment. Online access to VIN and extensive library is available as well.

We are the most well-equipped veterinary hospital in Yuen Long, aiming to enhance our service to improve animal welfare.

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We are actively seeking passionate veterinarians to strengthen our team!

Vet Specialist (Specialize in Cardiology or Surgery is an advantage/ Internal Medicine)

Why WeHUG?
Our company values talents as our greatest asset. We provide a desirable career path for all staff to strive for excellence in their own strength.

What we offer?

Benefit and others
Birthday Leave, Attractive Commission Scheme, Education Sponsorship, Overtime Compensation and Staff Discount

How to apply:
Interested applicants, please apply with a resume, letters of reference and expected salary to hr@wehug.vet

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CHIANG MAI, THAILAND - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS New Position

VETERINARIANS

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 volunteers all year round. Veterinarians with a strong spay and neuter background who can commit to a longer stay are highly valued. Veterinarians who are wanting to improve their skills for spay and neuter and newly graduates are very welcome. We conduct TNR programs within Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas when we have enough vets.

Volunteer vets work together with our Thai vet when we have TNR programs. On regular days, they help on the treatment of our resident animals and emergency rescue care.

A minimum of one week is required and vets who can commit to one month stay will be considered for free accommodation depending on the availability. Volunteers are based out of our cat shelter in the town of Doi Saket, outside of Chiang Mai city. No fee to volunteers. Onsite accommodation is 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 santisookdogsandcats.org 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.

(ref 44707 - relisted 21st January)

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EAST KALIMANTAN, BORNEO - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE/SUN BEARS VOLUNTEERS

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:

Experienced Volunteer Vet [Nurse] Needed
We are in need of experienced veterinarians 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:

For more details about KWPLH and the veterinary position please email us!

We welcome the help from professional veterinarians 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  www.pronaturafoundation.org

(ref 43658 -relisted 19th January)

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SUVA, FIJI - SMALL ANIMAL, WELFARE CLINIC New Position

Veterinarian needed to join a progressive and exciting team in Fiji

Are you a veterinarian with a passion for travel and unique cultural experiences? Would you like to live in a quintessential tropical South Pacific Paradise, that is home to the friendliest people in the world, while doing your part to improve the welfare of owned and stray animals?

SPCA is currently expanding its services and reach. All the while, tackling the ongoing and ever present, animal welfare challenges of a developing country.

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate, committed veterinarian with at least 5 years experience, one of which will have been in a small animal clinic. If you have that, along with any orthopeadics experience (an advantage), you are a foot in.

The role offers a diverse medical and surgical caseload in a supportive environment, with access to mentorship and liaison with other veterinarians in Fiji and abroad. Our clinic offers rich and diverse experiences that are often unavailable to younger vets, in larger clinics in more developed countries. You will work alongside an experienced and supportive team of nurses and interns, led by our Head Veterinarian. Our extensive outreach program offers opportunities and experiences you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere.

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Salary will be paid in Fiji dollars at an attractive local rate commensurate with experience. The remuneration package will include shared accommodation, transport to and from SPCA, and opportunities for subsidised travel to some of Fiji’s most beautiful locations.

Please send a resumé detailing your qualifications and experience with a cover letter stating why you are interested in working at the SPCA Fiji Islands. Address your email spca@connect.com.fj using the subject line 'Veterinarian position 2024'.

For more information on SFor more information on SPCA Fiji Islands, please visit www.spcafiji.com or email us at spca@connect.com.fj

www.spcafiji.com  

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PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA - SMALL ANIMALS New Position

Embark on an adventure with Animal Doctors International!

We all embark on our Veterinary career expecting it to be a rewarding, dream job. The reality can often be different and lead to frustration, disillusionment and even burnout.

At Animal Doctors International we are acutely aware of the dream vs reality. We endeavour to create an untouchable work-life balance to ensure you can do your best work with the animals we care for.

How?
4 day work week. Yes it includes emergency cover but we understand that this needs to be compensated. While overtime is rare, when it does happen – days in lieu are applied.

Facilities. Our “oldest” hospital is just 3 years old! They are all kitted out with digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental x-ray, cloud based software (paper free!), label printers, immunofluorescence, microscopy, fluid & syringe pumps, BP machines, gas anaesthesia, monitoring equipment, electrocautery, isolation wards, capnograph, ventilator, endoscopy, laser machine, separate cat and dog facility – we are ISFM accredited! See: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=Eqjq32Z1uLA

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Support. This is a hospital run by vets. We understand the pressures and demands of the job. We put patient care first. This means that we allocate up to 40 minutes per consult, ensuring clear communication with clients which helps develop trust between vet and client. This enables our vets to work up cases fully and create the best treatment plans. Our reception and junior vets are fully trained to ensure the day runs as efficiently and smoothly as possible. We have a team of 12 international vets and 20 junior vets with interests and certificates in different areas. This means that our vets always have a huge depth of experience and knowledge to draw on. With our cloud based clinical software and internal messaging system, our team can access cases and give advice and guidance no matter where we are based. We believe that the best patient care happens when our vets feel confident with the team around them. Our clinical director is always available and ready to step in when needed.

Outreach. Being based in a developing country, means that animal welfare is not always a priority. Fortunately, we have the opportunity to change that. We work with both local charities and international NGOs. Our vets regularly take part in TNR campaigns and also disappear into the jungle to take care of elephants when needed!

Fun. We have lots of fun. It's the only way to get through the day sometimes! Our team has a terrific sense of humour, especially when it comes to the hilarious miscommunications that naturally happen in a multicultural environment! After work drinks are compulsory and are always great craic!

As for the life part… that takes care of itself! We are spoiled living in South East Asia. All our hospitals are located in vibrant, chaotic cities with a profound history and unique culture. When we need a break from city life, a short flight can take you to mountain trekking in Sapa or a white, sandy beach in Phuket. Our team is young and dynamic and loves to help our new arrivals settle in and experience the culture as a local should!

Perks:

Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our Vet’s have to say:
My journey with Animal Doctors International started with a phone call from Dr Tara during my travels through South East Asia. Shortly after, I met members of the team and participated in their desexing project in Laos, which sparked my interest in working in this unexpected new environment.

After a while of working in Laos, I relocated to work in their new clinic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Apart from the daily tasks and challenges as a (newly graduated) vet, I also saw myself confronted with the language barrier and cultural differences. Being a sole charge veterinarian for sure tested my abilities in many ways and created a certain performance pressure, however, I never truly felt alone, thanks to a supportive team of international vets within ADI just a phone call or message away.

All of this forced me to work more creatively, and independently and helped me gain a better understanding of people and myself. I strongly believe it was a great opportunity for steep professional as well as personal development and growth that I wouldn’t have gone through in a regular Western working environment. On top of all that, I got to live, experience and explore this beautiful country in my time off! Living and working abroad was one of the best decisions for me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone – Dr Cynthia

EMAIL OUR TEAM: jobs@theanimaldoctors.org

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SHA TIN, HONG KONG - SMALL ANIMAL

Exciting Opportunity in Hong Kong

We are looking for a veterinarian to join our team in Hong Kong’s suburban area. We operate two family-orientated clinics (Village Vets and Family Vet) in the ‘back-garden’ of Hong Kong, with zero ‘on-call’ or after hour duties.

Work alongside general specialist and advanced practitioners. Our clientele is dedicated to their animals, enabling you to practise to a high standard. We strive for a plain and simple, efficient but vibrant workplace environment.

The clinics are well equipped and newly renovated with ultrasound, digital radiology, dental radiology, laparoscopy and blood machines for in-house blood tests and work-ups. We offer routine and referral veterinary services, abdominal ultrasound, echocardiography with occasional orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery. Advanced imaging (CT/MRi) are readily available on a referral basis. Our staff and translators are friendly and always ready to help out.

Salaries commensurate with experience and range from 143 000 to 190 000 + AUD per annum (current exchange rate). Hong Kong tax is charged progressively with the highest tax bracket capped at 17% and has numerous deductions including a tax-free basic allowance of 26 219 AUD as well as generous child and married person’s allowances.

The position is for someone that is comfortable performing consultations and basic surgeries such as sterilizations, pyometras, and dentistry. The ideal candidate would have basic experience of at least 2 to 4 years and able to take sole charge of a clinic. Candidates must be registerable with the HKVSB.

40% of Hong Kong’s area consists of country parks. In most places the skyline is dominated by the mountains. The territory is divided into enclaves, with tropical forests, fresh water streams, pools, beaches and islands never far off, and of course there is ample hustle and bustle for the city slickers as well. Hong Kong boasts hundreds of hiking trails, camp sites, rock climbing and water sports around the many islands. The region is well serviced by an efficient and affordable public transport system and boast one of the lowest crime rates in the world. Residents (on a work visa) also enjoys access to a world class health care system. It’s a regional travel hub with the beaches of Thailand and Bali, or the powder snow of Japan just a few hours’ flight away, and Australia only 6-8 hours’ away.

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Position:

https://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/explore/neighbourhoods/sai-kung.html

Interested parties or those who would like to just have a chat are encouraged to send an email to fvoffice88@gmail.com or vvoffice88@gmail.com

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BAN LONG, LUANG PRABANG, LAOS - EXOTICS/WILDLIFE, CONSULTING 6-12 MONTHS New Position

Vacancy Announcement:
Free the Bears

Consulting Veterinarian – 6-12 Month Assignment, Luang Prabang, Laos

Start Date: March 2025.

Closing date for applications: Until the position is filled.

Are you passionate about wildlife conservation? Do you have a desire to make a real difference in the care of wildlife and endangered species? Free the Bears is an international conservation organisation dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating bears and other wildlife that have been exploited in bear bile farms and the illegal wildlife trade in Southeast Asia. Our main aim is to provide sanctuary for rescued wildlife, ensuring the best care and welfare, and working towards the protection and preservation of species in the wild. Applications are currently sought from resourceful self-starters to fill the role of Consulting Veterinarian in Luang Prabang, Laos, and to be part of an international organisation driving change in the fields of wildlife conservation and animal welfare.

Free the Bears sanctuary in Laos currently provides life-long care to over 130 bears, in addition to other rescued species including macaques, gibbons, red pandas, pangolin and a variety of bird and reptile species. Our Veterinary Programme focuses on developing the capacity of local veterinary teams to deliver gold-standard levels of veterinary care to rescued wildlife and integrating a One Health approach to biosecurity and zoonotic disease surveillance through provision of international-standard equipment and training. Our Veterinary Programme currently consists of the Regional Veterinary Programme Manager, a Lao Resident veterinarian, an Assistant Veterinarian, plus an international Veterinary Officer. We have an established modern wildlife hospital featuring a full range of medical and diagnostic equipment including gas anaesthesia, radiography, ultrasound, biochemistry etc. We also have a network of specialist veterinarians who help consult on complicated cases.

The primary role of the Consulting Veterinarian will be to work closely with the local veterinarians, assisting them in daily tasks including rounds, health check procedures, preventative medicine and treatments, while also providing mentorship, guidance and structure in their role. You will also work closely with the Regional Veterinary Programme Manager to help develop training programs for local veterinarians and aid in reviewing veterinary protocols. Every year Free the Bears hosts 5th year veterinary students for 2 weeks from the National University of Laos in conjunction with 2 other wildlife sanctuaries. We also host two 6th year veterinary students per year who complete a 3-month internship and research project. This role will also be involved in helping develop training tools, teaching the students and mentoring interns. Over the past few years, the local veterinarians have received foundational training in various aspects of veterinary health and care including darting and basic anaesthesia, basic ultrasound, radiography, selected laboratory techniques, selected dental procedures, selected pharmacology. The next phase of their professional development will focus on deepening their understanding and gaining a more comprehensive knowledge of the theory behind their practical work. The Consulting Veterinarian will sit within our Regional Veterinary Programme, providing remote support to the teams and may travel to the other sanctuaries as required.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced small animal, mixed animal, or zoo practitioner. Due to the physiological and anatomical similarities of bears to large dogs, many clinical skills are transferrable (ultrasound, dentistry, radiography, internal medicine, etc). The Resident Vet can train specifics on darting bears, Free the Bears veterinary protocols and bear and other wildlife behaviour as it relates to stress and illness.

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Essential Experience:

Desirable skills and experience:

Contract: Full-time, five-days per week, 6-12-month contract with potential to extend

Salary: Net salary of USD1,500 – 3,000/month, based on qualifications, experience and duration of assignment, with benefits (see below). Local taxes paid by Free the Bears. Consultants are responsible for meeting tax obligations in their tax residency.

Location: Based at Free the Bears’ Luang Prabang Wildlife Sanctuary and Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, both ~1hour from Luang Prabang City, Laos.

Benefits:

Applications:
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter via email. Please ensure that your cover letter details relevant experience for the role and includes information about your availability, including the potential start date and preferred duration of commitment. Kindly send your application to vacancy.vet@freethebears.org with the subject line “Consulting Vet Application”. As we are a small team and receive a high volume of applications, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this opportunity.

As a global organization that works with partners and communities across a wide range of countries, Free the Bears values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applicants of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply regardless of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status or disability to help us build an inclusive environment across all areas of our work.

See freethebears.org,  and 

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KOH MAK, THAILAND - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS New Position

Earliest Vacancy - June 2025

About Us:

Requirements:

The Work:

Potential Deal Breakers:

Accommodation:

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

(listed 6th January, 2025)

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SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA - SMALL ANIMAL / VOLUNTEER POSITIONS New Graduates welcome

Social Enterprise practice in Siem Reap, Cambodia: Be spontaneous!

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. Being comfortable with sole charge and with surgery is an advantage, but no experience is required for diseases found outside your own country. My staff will help you navigate the fascinating world of exotic diseases.

Please click here to see photos! 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. Your interest in volunteering is valued and appreciated. I endeavour to reply quickly, but sometimes emails slip through the net - I need a PA. Please don't hesitate to 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.

(ref 44708 - relisted 17th December)

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SUVA - FIJI - SMALL ANIMAL, VOLUNTEERS

SPONSORED VOLUNTEERING AT SPCA FIJI ISLANDS

Want to truly make a difference, gain diverse experience, all while having the experience of a life time and escaping winter? Come join us for three months (or more!) of sponsored volunteering.

What would I experience?
Picture yourself working in a busy shelter and clinic alongside an amazing team headed up by our wonderful Dr Bernard Emmanuval and his team of six very capable interns. You will also go on outreach clinics, staying in villages and doing surgeries until your fingers can't tie anymore knots. You will help out with our schools and community education programs where you will smile till your face hurts. And, you will assist in our shelter, full of beautiful Fiji Specials, where your heart will swell till it nearly bursts.

Please click here to see photos! photos

What is sponsored volunteering?
We need qualified and experienced vets, who can support our team to continue to grow our important clinic and outreach services. We are fortunate to have a steady flow of short term volunteers, who do amazing work and are indispensable to how we function. What we also need is a few longer term volunteers. We have six (interns) vets 'in waiting' so we are looking for short term (3 month) 'appointments'. We will cover your return airfare, provide you with shared accommodation and a daily meal stipend/allowance. Meaning your volunteering won't cost you anything. Plus we will throw in some island trips and weekends away where we can. We are famous for hosting our volunteers, which is why so many return, so come give us a go. We promise you won't regret it.

What others say
"Very enthusiastic and caring team; not a single person working there didn’t care deeply about their job and the animals in their care. Veterinary interns were incredible with their surgical knowledge and efficiency day in and day out.
Village visits for spey/neuter was a welcome break from consulting. The crew made an exhausting day seem like a fun field trip.
Staff were very kind and made sure I always had transportation and knew all my itineraries to make sure my time there was trouble-free."
(Dr Cecilia Barr – NZ. Nov-Dec 2022)

"A rewarding experience working with an awesome team that made us really welcome. It really felt like we were making a difference."
(Jeni Watts Vet nurse & Dr Johanna Vicary, New Zealand, volunteers June 2024)

"A wonderful team. The continual hard work and dedication that is put into the SPCA Fiji shelter by the team on the ground is very inspiring and makes it very rewarding to be a part of. I enjoyed all the opportunities available – to consult with locals and their pets, perform many types of surgery, and participate in outreach - an excellent experience."
(Dr Emily Mackle)

"Staff were very friendly and very committed to their work. I felt like I was able to contribute positively to welfare of animals in Fiji and had opportunities to help with clinic set up and vet training support, which I find rewarding. Outreach clinics were a great experience. Practice manager and Board members went out of their way to provide positive out of work experiences making the entire trip very memorable."
(Dr Micaela Elphick - Hunter Valley, NSW - RSPCA)

How do I apply?
Send your expression of interest along with your resume to Shaneel Narayan at clncmngr@gmail.com. First in, best dressed. So act now.

www.spcafiji.com  

(listed 17th December)

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PORT VILA, VANUATU - MIXED PRACTICE FOR SALE OR LEASE

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VETERINARY CLINIC FOR SALE or FOR LEASE
*PORT VILA, VANUATU*

Need a lifestyle change to a great business, where there are no traffic lights?
Want to own a clinic on a tropical Island?
Website: www.vetvanuatu.com
Facebook page: veterinary clinic Vanuatu

Port Vila is a 3h flight from Brisbane, 5 hours from Sydney, 3 hours from Auckland, 1hour 20 minutes from New Caledonia & 2 hours flight from Nandi, Fiji.

Our privately owned clinic is about 80% small animal with the rest a mixture of horses, pigs, cattle and occasional goat, turtle, snake, rabbit & have even seen a dugong!

We have been successfully running in Port Vila for over 22 years and moved into a new, purpose-built building 2 years ago. There is an opportunity to expand into the beef cattle industry, with herd health as well as expansion into the area of Equine reproduction.

Please click here to see photos! photos

The veterinary clinic owners started and work very closely with SAM’S ANIMAL WELFARE for over 20 years. This involves weekly desexing clinics and more recently doing joint clinics with vets beyond borders (https://www.samsanimalwelfare.com/)

The horses we see are mainly stock horses and pleasure horses from the 2 riding schools in Port Vila.

The clientele is very diverse- from the local Ni-Vanuatu population as well as expatriates from many different countries including French, Australian, New Zealand, English, USA, Canadian, Chinese, etc.

A proportion of the business is pet exports, for the repatriation of animals around the world. This includes the veterinary treatments, certificates, organising transportation, etc.

For Lease:

  1. Purchase the inventory and equipment- lease the building
  2. Good terms available.

For Sale:-

  1. Veterinary business + inventory
    or….
  2. Veterinary business + inventory + clinic building.
    Building is approximately 1km from centre of town and a very secure clinic (electric shutters) with a separate building containing a large storeroom and an extensive array of solar panels.

The owners are willing to provide advice.

Our story: we came to Port Vila 22 years ago with the intention of staying only one year. Vanuatu for us has turned out to be a particularly lovely place to raise a family; our three girls all went to a French School and now speak English, French and Bislama fluently. The clinic has provided us with a wonderful income, plus a very interesting and diverse social life in the Port Vila community. There are no traffic lights in Port Vila, and you can find plenty of time to swim, dive or go fishing, horse ride, play tennis, golf, or just track across any of the 84 islands of Vanuatu (originally called the New Hebrides) that stretch over 650km in the pacific.

For Inquiries, please contact Dr Karin O’Connor
E-mail: karin@vetvanuatu.com
Phone: +678 2570

(ref 52288 - relisted 7th January)

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CAYMAN ISLANDS, GEORGE TOWN - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE New Position

Veterinarian – Cayman Islands Humane Society

The Cayman Islands offer a tax-free salary in the Caribbean, only a short flight from Miami.

The Cayman Islands Humane Society is the only non-profit rehoming facility on the islands. We operate adoption, foster, stray care and community veterinary services. We have a no-kill ethos and are based in the heart of George Town in Grand Cayman, with occasional visits to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile, experienced and passionate shelter veterinarian to join our dedicated team and to make a real difference to the lives and wellbeing of the Island's most vulnerable cats and dogs. This role offers a varied and interesting medical caseload and the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing development of the shelter. The role requires a team player with a nonjudgemental approach to the community's animal welfare needs.

Please click here to see photos! photos

Key duties, responsibilities and requirements include:

Qualifications:

Salary $65,000 - $75,000 KYD Tax free ($79,268 - $91,463 USD)

Enquiries and applications can be sent to samantha.cooper@caymanhumane.org

Applicants must be willing to come for a minimum of 12 months

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