Vet Jobs - Worldwide
Summary: (please scroll down to see details of all jobs)
- Asia Pacific
- Hong Kong - Sha Tin - Family Vet - 4 vet, 2 clinic small animal practice
- Laos - Luang Prabang - Free The Bears - 3 vet exotics/wildlife practice, Consulting 6-12 Months
- Cambodia - Siem Reap - small animal/welfare - volunteer positions
- Thailand - Chiang Mai - small animal/welfare practice, volunteers needed
- Thailand - Koh Mak - small animal/welfare practice, volunteers needed
- Borneo - East Kalimantan - small animal/welfare practice, includes sun bears, volunteers
- PNG - Port Moresby - 2 vet mixed/wildlife welfare, volunteer vet
- Vanuatu - Port Vila - mixed practice for sale or lease
- Fiji - Suva - Small Animal - Volunteer Vets
- North America
- Canada - British Columbia - Kaslo - small animal veterinary practice for sale
- Middle East
- Lebanon - Beirut - small animal/welfare practice, volunteers needed
- Caribbean
- Cayman Islands - George Town - Cayman Islands Humane Society - small animal/welfare practice
- Grenadines - Mayreau - animal welfare practice, Volunteer vets
North America
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.
Please click here to see photos!
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)
Middle East
BEIRUT, LEBANON - SMALL ANIMAL / VOLUNTEER New Position
Veterinarian Needed for Rescue Clinic in Lebanon
Make a Difference for Animals in Need!
Animals Lebanon is urgently seeking a compassionate and skilled veterinarian to join us in our mission. Our shelter is home to over 300 cats and 20 dogs rescued from crisis situations, including bombed areas. We’re establishing a basic on-site clinic to provide essential medical care, and we need your expertise to make it happen.
Your Role:
- Perform basic surgeries and medical treatments
- Assist with sterilization and infection control
- Care for animals with infectious diseases, wounds, and other medical needs
- Support our TNR (trap-neuter-return) program and abandoned animal feeding stations
Our shelter is located in a relatively safe area, and we are committed to supporting volunteers with free advertising for your services on our website and app.
Join us in bringing hope and healing to animals in Lebanon. Your skills can truly change lives.
Please contact Maggie +961 81 754 629, maggieshaarawi@gmail.com
Find out more about us on our website www.animalslebanon.org and our socials &
Asia Pacific
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.
Please click here to see photos!
Position:
- 5 days per week, 9 am to 7 pm
- No after hours or on-call duties
- 100% Companion animal work
- Relocation support and advise
- Support from other veterinarians in the team
- Support for furthering your skills/qualifications
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
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.
Please click here to see photos!
Essential Experience:
- Qualified veterinarian
- At least 5 years clinical experience
- Excellent clinical skills
- Patient and motivated
- Experience with basic surgery, ultrasound, radiology, dentistry, cytology, anaesthesia, basic ophthalmology, internal medicine
- Teaching and mentoring skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work laterally within a team as well as lead a team
- Awareness and respect for cultural values in a diverse team setting
- Excellent command of written and spoken English language
- Effective contribution to a positive team environment
- Capable of following and teaching established protocols and procedures
- Flexibility and adaptability to cope with changes in work priorities at short notice
- Ability to work weekends and public holidays as required
- Ability to travel to Free the Bears sites in Cambodia, Vietnam, at short notice if required
Desirable skills and experience:
- Confident teaching to small and large groups
- Previous experience working in a developing country, particularly Southeast Asia
- Full, clean driving license
- Ability to ride motorbike
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:
- Basic/Economy return flight to/from project location (50% up-front, 50% upon completion of assignment)
- On-site accommodation when available, plus 200USD monthly accommodation allowance.
- Paid leave of 2.5 days per month for the duration of the contract, inclusive of Public Holidays.
- Visa and local travel expenses
- Monthly mobile data package provided
- Use of project motorbike, if available
- Consulting Vet assignments are responsible for organising their own travel and health insurance for Southeast Asia, excluding Singapore, a copy of which must be seen prior to commencing the assignment. A maximum value of $200USD, will be reimbursed upon completion of the assignment.
- Accommodation, travel allowance and visa costs for official business travel.
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
KOH MAK, THAILAND - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS New Position
Earliest Vacancy - June 2025
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:
- 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).
- 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.
- Due to our high sterilization rate, future DVMs can anticipate 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
(listed 6th January, 2025)
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA - SMALL ANIMAL / VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
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!
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)
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!
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.
(listed 17th December)
PORT VILA, VANUATU - MIXED PRACTICE FOR SALE OR LEASE
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!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:
- Purchase the inventory and equipment- lease the building
- Good terms available.
For Sale:-
- Veterinary business + inventory
or….
- 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)
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS
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 - posted 19th November)
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:
- 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 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:
- 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 veterinarians 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
(ref 43658 - posted 19th November)
PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA - WELFARE GROUP, VOLUNTEER VET
Volunteer Veterinarian Needed!
Make a Difference in Paradise!
The RSPCA of Papua New Guinea is seeking a passionate and dedicated veterinarian to join our team in Port Moresby. This is a volunteer opportunity offering a unique and rewarding experience while making a real impact on animal welfare.
Please click here to see photos!
About the Role:
- Provide medical care to animals in need, primarily dogs and cats. This includes diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and follow-up care.
- Offer preventative health services like vaccinations and parasite control.
- Educate and support the local community on responsible animal ownership and care.
- Maintain accurate records of all treatments and procedures.
You're a Perfect Fit if You:
- Hold a degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited institution.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
We Offer:
- An invaluable experience in a unique setting, contributing to animal and community well-being.
- Supportive team environment with 5 dedicated veterinary nurses.
- Accommodation (shared) and a volunteer visa.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us in making a positive impact on animal welfare in Papua New Guinea. If you're a passionate veterinarian seeking a rewarding volunteer opportunity, we encourage you to apply!
Contact:
For further information, please email generalamanager@rspca.org.pg .
See our website: https://rspca.org.pg/
(listed 17th November)
Caribbean
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.
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Key duties, responsibilities and requirements include:
- Undertaking a range of surgical procedures (with a high percentage of spay and neuter surgeries.
- Referral options for more complex surgical and investigative cases are available on island.
- Anaesthesia of patients at varying risk levels.
- Working with a team of animal care staff and providing detailed prognoses and care plans.
- Reviewing and keeping up to date with global information and available materials on shelter medicine.
- Working alongside another shelter veterinarian, as well as qualified and lay technicians.
- 40 hours per week plus on-call in evenings and weekends, this will be a maximum of 50% of the evenings and weekends.
- Occasional nights on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman during neutering camps.
- Duties will include spay and neuter surgeries, welfare cases, behaviour cases and modification plans, heartworm treatment and healthcare of shelter animals.
- Experience of surgical procedures and care for animals with heartworm is desirable.
Qualifications:
- Must be a fully qualified veterinarian who is currently licensed and in good standing
- Must be eligible for registration in the Cayman Islands
- At least 5 years' postgraduate experience, small animal experience preferred
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate promptly and efficiently
- Adept at accessing clinical information from online sources and familiarity with the same.
- Experience of shelter medicine is desirable, a strong interest in shelter medicine is essential.
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
ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES - MAYREAU - VOLUNTEER VETS
Volunteer Vet for Mayreau Animal Welfare, St Vincent & The Grenadines
Although we cannot provide financial compensation, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a unique setting and to make are a real difference to the lives of the animals and the people who care for them. The ideal candidate will provide medical care, preventative health services, and educational support to the local community.
Couples are most welcome, only one of whom need be a veterinary professional.
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Summary:
We are seeking a vet (or a couple) who is passionate about animal welfare, and who has strong communication and inter-personal skills, to provide veterinary care to animals in need (mostly dogs, cats, goats) on the small island of Mayreau, St Vincent & The Grenadines.
Responsibilities:
- Provide medical care to a variety of animals (mainly dogs and cats) including diagnosis, treatment and follow up care
- Provide preventative health services, including parasite control
- Liaise with local people to provide education and support to the community on responsible animal ownership and care
- Maintain detailed records of all treatments and procedures
- Help with walking some of the dogs and possible participation in fundraising activities would also be much appreciated
Requirements:
- A degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited institution
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
You will be supported by a small team of between 2 and 4 other animal loving volunteers, not necessarily vet professionals.
In return, you will receive: -
- A unique and rewarding volunteer experience in a beautiful Caribbean setting
- The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the animals and the community
- Free accommodation in a characterful wooden house with large balcony overlooking the Marine Park of the Tobago Cays
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/
(ref 48947 - posted 20th November)
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