FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org. 

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.  

Your contribution will be

• Providing individual veterinary care for all resident animals at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
• Managing onsite veterinary team and clinic
• Developing and implementing biosecurity measures and preventive medicine protocols at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
• Organising and leading all veterinary aspects of animal rescues
  
   

Your profile ideally illustrates

• Qualified veterinarian with several years of experience
• Clinical small animal veterinary experience (internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging) obligatory, wildlife veterinary experience an advantage
• Willingness to cooperate with international wildlife veterinary specialists to acquire and expand wildlife veterinary skills and knowledge
• Flexibility to travel/work on weekends/public holidays on short notice
• Strong, proven interest in wild animal welfare/conservation as well as wild animal medicine
• Experience in animal care and husbandry
• Computer literacy (MS Office/literature research)
• Willingness to relocate to Vietnam
• Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

• Initial training and continuous support regarding many aspects of wildlife veterinary medicine, e.g. anaesthesia, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and osteosynthesis, dentistry, diagnostic imaging and pathology by experienced wildlife veterinarians as well as international specialists
• Research and publication opportunities
• Working in a large, international network of wild animal welfare and conservation organizations
• The opportunity to truly contribute to global animal welfare
• A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• Occasional business travel
• An animal-friendly workplace with a dynamic and pleasant job environment
• A modern leadership culture and promotion of training measures
• Relocation costs (including work permit and visa to Vietnam), annual return flights and onsite accommodation at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
   

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with diverse lived experiences, racial identities, national origins, religions, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and disability statuses to apply. We welcome everyone who wants to support our mission. Please contact recruiting.vn@four-paws.org if you require assistance applying to this position.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.


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