Vet Jobs - Worldwide
Summary: (please scroll down to see details of all jobs)
- Asia Pacific
- Hong Kong - Sham Shui Po - House of Joy and Mercy Merit Veterinary Medical Centre - 2 vet small animal/weflare practice
- Hong Kong - Wanchai & Tai Wai - Wanchai Animal Hospital - 5 vet multi clinic small animal practice
- Cambodia - small animal/welfare - volunteer positions
- Thailand - Chiang Mai - small animal/welfare practice, volunteers needed
- Thailand - Koh Mak - small animal/welfare practice, volunteers needed
- Singapore - Beauty World & Woodlands - SingVet - 4 vet small animal practice
- Borneo - East Kalimantan - small animal/welfare practice, includes sun bears, volunteers
- Fiji - Suva - Small Animal - Volunteer Vets
- North America
- Canada - Edmonton - Granville Vet Clinic - 4 vet small animal practice
- Canada - British Columbia - Gibsons - 2 vet small animal practice
- Canada - British Columbia - Kaslo - small animal veterinary practice for sale
- North Atlantic
- Bermuda - Paget - 3 vet small animal practice, Locum - January, 2025 for up to 6 months
- Middle East
- Qatar - Doha - 8 vet small animal practice
- Caribbean
- Grenadines - Mayreau - animal welfare practice, Volunteer vets
North America
GIBSONS, BRITISH COLUMBIA - SMALL ANIMAL New Position
Small Animal Veterinarian Needed in Gibsons, BC Canada
Gibsons Veterinary Hospital is looking to hire an associate small animal veterinarian in Gibsons, BC Canada. Have you considered a coastal lifestyle with optimal work /life balance? We are open to a flexible schedule that allows you to work and live in this beautiful place. We are open to a 1 year contract and prefer a longer term position. We are open to full time or part time.
If you like coastal towns, islands, lakes, rivers, ocean, mountains, and rainforest this might be a good fit for you. There are ample outdoor activities out your door like hiking, world class mountain biking, boating, swimming, skiing and more. Located a 40 minute boat ride from Vancouver, this is truly the best of both worlds. The Sunshine Coast (BC) is well know for an abundance of artistry, live music, dance events and community events.
Please click here to see photos!
Come join our community focused small animal team in Gibsons BC. We have digital x ray, digital dental x rays, ultrasound, full in house blood and urine lab and perform a variety of surgeries including orthopaedics (TPLO). We have 3 veterinary technologists on staff. New grads are welcome. We are a locally owned and operated, independent/ non-corporate hospital. Each of the 2 owners, Hershel and Jesse, has 15 years experience and we are happy to share what we've learned.
$10,000 retention bonus paid at end of contract, moving allowance, generous salary, production based pay, CE allowance, annual CVBC fees, and benefits.
Please email us at gibsonsvethospital@gmail.com and we can arrange a time to discuss online.
Find us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041575101746
See our website: gibsonsveterinaryhospital.com
Our hours are Monday- Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Hershel Frimer BSc. DVM.
Gibsons Veterinary Hospital
1070 Gibsons Way, Gibsons BC
V0N 1V7
gibsonsvethospital@gmail.com
1 (604) 886-4161 (email is best)
CANADA - EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SMALL ANIMALS
Are you looking for a new adventure abroad?
Looking for an opportunity at a great facility?
Looking to work with like minded individuals who love to have a good time at work?
Do you enjoy having a good work/life balance?
Like having a low stress work environment?
Then Granville Vet may be the right fit for you!
Granville Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned small animal clinic (dogs and cats only) located in the west end of Edmonton, Alberta. Edmonton is passionately referred to as The City of Champions, and it shows. Our city is located in central Alberta - a home close enough to the majestic Canadian Rocky Mountain Ranges for weekend getaways & adventures. Although there is adventure to be had in the Rockies, Edmonton is a festival city and is known for its celebration of all walks of life - whether it is a sunny summer day, or a chilly winter weekend, you're guaranteed to find an exciting event/activity to be a part of.
Our practice is open Mon-Fri from 8 am - 6 pm, Sat 9 am- 2 pm, closed Sunday and statutory holidays. We offer CR digital x-ray (soon to be upgraded to full DR radiographs), digital dental x-ray, in house catalyst/lasercyte blood machines and Cornerstone software. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic team player to join our current staff of four veterinarians, four technicians and four receptionists.
Please click here to see photos!
Our mission at Granville is to offer exceptional medical care to our patients - while still maintaining a healthy work/life balance for our staff members. Our staff is a close group of people who all share the mindset that we should enjoy coming into work, and like to have fun while being here.
Skills required would include performing routine surgeries (feline/canine spay, neuter, lumps, bladder stones, etc), dental procedures and a variety of medical appointments. Other requirements would include having good communication skills, being a team player, having problem solving skills and a friendly manner when dealing with both clients and other staff members. At Granville Vet, we treat all our patients as family members and strive to build relationships with our clients. It is our goal to spend the time required to get to know our clients and work up cases properly - for this reason we allow ample time for new patients and medical appointments.
The position would consist of three to four 8 hour shifts during the week as well as a Saturday rotation (between 1 to 2 Saturdays a month). We offer competitive starting wages and extensive benefits (including continuing education allowance, scrub allowance, VIN account, coverage for annual veterinary licensing fees and paid vacation). A health insurance plan is available if needed. We're prepared to discuss the support for relocation fees and support for your transition into life with us in Edmonton!
To us, a successful candidate for the position would be fluent in English, hold a valid Veterinary degree from an Accredited program and be confident in their skills as a Veterinarian.
If you're interested in speaking with the team, you can reach Jen (our Office Manager) at lynnjmae@gmail.com or Amanda (the practice owner) at amandahotke@hotmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you, and hope you'll want to join our amazing, hardworking (but still laid back) and fun team!
https://www.granvillevetclinic.ca/
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 September)
North Atlantic
PAGET, BERMUDA - SMALL ANIMAL, Locum - Jan for Up To 6 Months New Position
Veterinary Surgeon – January 2025 – Bermuda
Bermuda Veterinary Services is an independent, small animal veterinary clinic and hospital which has been taking care of its pet community for 10 years. We are located on the Island of Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory situated in the North Atlantic Ocean 1.5 hours by air from New York, USA.
A Locum Veterinary Surgeon is needed to provide cover from January 1st, 2025 for up to 6 months. This position would suit an experienced veterinarian with at least 5 years experience, excellent communication skills and the ability to develop trusting client relationships.
Our clinic has well established facilities and modern equipment, including a high specification Esoate Ultrasound Machine (Esoate Mylab Seven), full digital radiography, endoscopes and 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 surgical extractions. 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.
Please click here to see photos!
We have an experienced nursing team who support our vets during consults, perform catheter placements, blood collection, anaesthetic monitoring, provide hospital patient care and prep lab samples, slides and run in house bloods, etc.
We pride ourselves in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace. Remuneration is generous and low tax. 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, please submit your CV and a cover note introducing yourself via email to: Director@bermudavets.bm
www.bermudavets.bm
Middle East
DOHA, QATAR - SMALL ANIMAL
VETERINARIAN
We have a baby boom and need a new member for our team! Come and work in the best hospital in Qatar.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, genuinely caring small animal Veterinarian to join our New Zealand owned/operated clinic in Doha, Qatar.
Our deal is competitive because we want the best. We offer Tax-free, base salary and performance-based bonus, (approx 8000 - 9000++ USD/ 140000 Rand/ 6800 Pounds) generous time off, annual flights, excellent accommodation with pool and gym, utilities, and vehicle all included.
Please click here to see photos!
Qatar is tax-free, with free world-class healthcare and shopping that will blow your mind both in savings and in variety.
Superb Villa accommodation and pool can be viewed at samryagardens.com.
We would like our ideal candidate to have:
- minimum of three years of experience in general practice to meet our licensure requirements.
- absolute love for animals
- experience working in a busy and high-profile first-opinion environment is essential
- current membership to RCVS or equivalent
- eagerness to learn and passion for pursuing subspecialties should they be inclined
- excellent communication skills and being a team player (fluent English is essential)
- attention to detail
In return, QVC will support special interests. You can potentially grow faster with us than at a large referral practice. You do not need to be an expert to begin. CPD includes VIN membership and access to professional webinars on demand.
We are the largest and most respected hospital in Qatar and have an experienced, caring team with 3 RCVS Advanced Practitioners and fully qualified, caring nursing support. With a wealth of qualified, caring, nurses, vets, receptionists, nurse assistants, and cleaners, you have a chance to work in a great team and devote yourself to your patients.
Our clients are lovely and their pets are very much a part of their families. Cost restrictions over care are rarely a concern and you can work up cases appropriately and satisfactorily.
Doha, Qatar is one of the safest countries in the world. Qatar is a phenomenal country to live in and is a friendly environment, both warm in weather and in welcome. A happy work/life balance enables you to truly embrace the relaxed Qatar lifestyle with plenty of international travel. Doha is centrally positioned with equal travel times to Asia and Europe and a great hub for globetrotting. Our proximity to exotic destinations like Maldives, Seychelles, Goa, and Petra means our team travel extensively in their time off.
Doha has the shopping, nightlife, and restaurants of any international city and is set amongst a thriving expatriate community. You can do everything from Yoga to marathon running, peruse art galleries, attend concerts, or visit libraries. There are great beaches, plenty of watersports, and desert camping which make the city well-suited to an outdoor lifestyle and fun to explore.
All our Vets have a sense of adventure, excellent people and pet skills, a sense of humour, MRCVS or equivalent and they all support each other.
If you meet this criterion and you can see yourself as part of our wonderful team, please forward a cover letter, CV, and employer referees to qatarvet@gmail.com
For more information, please see our website and Instagram.
Asia Pacific
SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA - SMALL ANIMAL / VOLUNTEER POSITIONS New Position
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 - listed 8th October)
BEAUTY WORLD & WOODLANDS, SINGAPORE - SMALL ANIMAL
SingVet, a well-established clinic in Singapore with 13 years of service at Woodlands Mart, is excited to announce the opening of a new branch at Beauty World in the third quarter of this year. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a culture that is progressive, inclusive, and supportive.
Singapore is a vibrant metropolitan city known for its dynamic blend of modernity and tradition. With its bustling urban environment, diverse culture, and world-class amenities, Singapore offers a high quality of life and a unique backdrop for both professional and personal growth.
Our clinic provides a comprehensive range of services, including consultations, surgeries (with a focus on orthopaedics), and hospitalization. We are closed on public holidays. Our modern facilities feature advanced technology such as digital radiography with fluoroscopic capabilities, an esotate ultrasound machine, an in-house IDEXX suite (for Hematology, biochemistry, and SNAP tests), tonometry, PETMAP blood pressure machines, and a fully equipped surgery room.
Please click here to see photos!
We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for evidence-based veterinary medicine delivered with compassion. Our clinic offers a structured mentorship program to help and guide new associates. We provide flexible scheduling options with a choice of a 4- or 5-day work week, totaling 40 hours per week, and there are no after-hours or public holiday shifts. Continuing education is also supported.
Remuneration is commensurate with experience, ranging from Beauty World & Woodlands. Profit sharing will be considered for eligible candidates.
We welcome applications from qualified Singaporeans as well as overseas candidates with a degree recognized by NParks.
Interested candidates should email their resume to singvet.animalclinic@gmail.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WANCHAI, HONG KONG ISLAND & TAI WAI, HONG KONG - SMALL ANIMAL FULL TIME - 2 Y CONTRACT
Two-year contract for a small animal veterinarian in Hong Kong. 4 or 5 days per week.
Are you looking for a change? Tired of being fleeced by your government and banks, trying to pay off a mortgage with no end in sight!
Hong Kong is a vibrant and very safe cosmopolitan city in south east Asia where you will be able to save an exorbitant amount of money, whilst pursuing your chosen career in an experienced friendly and professional environment.
You’ve been on the job for a few years now and looking to try something completely different.
Firstly, we are an independent practice. You will not be working for a corporate. We are vets who work and manage the clinics. Our amazing team has a wealth and variety of skills, experience and knowledge that enables us to see a diverse and interesting caseload.
We are two veterinary clinics that have been established for over thirty years. The Wanchai Animal Hospital on Hong Kong island and the Shatin Animal Hospital in the New Territories. Our clients provide for a wide and interesting case load. Our experienced doctors will handle most surgical procedures, including orthopaedics, Ultrasound and echo cardiography. The hospital is state of the art, with a full complement of surgical equipment. We have CT, fluoroscopy, top of the range Philips and Hitachi ultrasound, complete in house idexx lab. and Digital radiology.
We require a colleague who is confident and has the ability to work independently to join our experience team. You will have a crowd of good fun nurses to help shoulder responsibilities, 3:1 nurse doctor ratio. Consultations are usually done by translation with experienced nurses who have a thorough medical understanding of most cases. They shoulder the stress as an interface with the clients. The nurses will translate, take the rads, place catheters and iv infusions, prep and monitor all surgeries, monitor hospital cases, discus cases with you, clean up after you and take you out to lunch (sometimes). They will be your best friends at work. The job may suit an experienced or even specialised veterinarian or someone not so experienced but wishing to improve themselves in a stimulating environment. Your salary will be commensurate with the skills you can bring to our team.
Please click here to see photos!
Hong Kong is a special administrative region independent of China. The big city is also very close to nature and you are always close to country parks, mountain hiking trails and the sea. The new territories, where our Shatin hospital is, are quite rural. You are always close to the sea and mountains, water sports, dragon boat, adventure sports, boat trips to the outlying islands, sports clubs, hiking and mtn biking beautiful country parks. Hong Kong has the largest expat community in SE Asia with infinite variety of evening entertainment.
Salary:
AUD$ 170- 220K (5-day weeks) per annum, depending on skill set and experience. If you have extensive experience, very proficient, specialise or have a special interest at all please indicate this with your covering application letter and we’ll agree on an improved salary that fits the skill set you can bring to our team.
NOTE: in Hong Kong the tax rate is 15% max and a $200k salary means you keep AUD$170,000 for yourself. Double monthly salary on completion of contract, with the possibility of moving into a permanent position if agreeable to all parties.
Relocation allowance:
To cover all your expenses moving to HK20-30K. airfare accommodation etc.
Airfare:
1 return airfare to home country per year.
CPD:
Any course that will provide you with a skill that will be useful to our clinic will be paid for. Generally, up to HKD20k per annum. There are many cpd lectures in HK.
Holiday leave:
15 days paid leave per annum. We also are quite open to reasonable unpaid leave as we have access to several locums. Very flexible in this regard.
Visa:
We will arrange your work visa and HKVSB registration which generally takes about 3-4mths.
How to apply:
Please send us your CV. Addressed to Ms.Mini Ng, by email at office@hongkongvet.com
Please add a covering letter indicating your interests within the field and extramural (we may help you with information regarding a hobby or interests in HK).
Website:
www.hongkongvet.com
SHAM SHUI PO, HONG KONG - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE New Position
Recruiting Veterinarian for animal charity in Hong Kong
Requirement:
(1) Eligible to register with the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong
(2) Minimum 2 years of practical clinical experience
(3) Capable of handling consultations and performing general surgery
Benefits:
(1) 9 hours a day (including an hour for meal breaks)
(2) 5-day working week
(3) 15 days paid annual leave
(4) Overtime Allowance
(5) Commission and salary depends on qualifications and experiences
NOTE: in Hong Kong the tax rate is 15% max
Visa:
We will help arrange your work visa and HKVSB registration which generally takes about 3-4 months.
Join us if you share the same vision to improve animal welfare in Hong Kong! For any enquiries, please feel free to please contact us via email (housejoymercy@gmail.com) or WhatsApp +852 9619 8780 (Ms Tse).
KOH MAK, THAILAND - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS
Position available May-December 2025
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.
- 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
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
(relisted 28th August)
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
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 28th June)
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.
Caribbean
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/
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