Veterinarian

Job title: Veterinarian Employer: Animals Asia Foundation and Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center Full-time post: 5 days/week Location: Soc Son, Hanoi, Vietnam Salary: US$400 - 500 gross per month Duration of Position: One-year contract (renewed annually) Direct report: Animal Welfare Advisor and Director of the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center Primary objective: Provide veterinary treatment and support for the confiscated animals coming into and residing in the Hanoi Wildlife Rescue Center. Secondary Objectives: To aid with veterinary support on other Animals Asia projects in Vietnam

Key responsibilities

Veterinary Medicine

To provide treatment for sick and injured animals that enter the center from the wildlife trade.
To make treatment plans
Carry out surgeries and other treatments on animals as required.
To maintain the vet clinic is in good working order.
Manifesting animal welfare in the process of work, according to the requirements of the Veterinary Law.

Additional responsibilities

Maintain positive working relationships with programme partners and government agencies.
Provide animal management support to facilities within Asia under the guidance of Animals Asia and our international partner organisations

Animal welfare department programme support

Support AW manager and AW advisor in managing programmes to improve welfare
Support AW department manager to develop and maintain relationships with programme partners and government agencies.

Administration

Contribute activities to the departmental working report
Provide program background and working progress under request from other colleagues;

Inter-department relations

Support requests from other departments
Ensure that inter-department and inter-personal relationships are positive, cohesive, and contribute to the overall mission of Animals Asia
Develop and maintain effective working relationships regarding work procedures, employee relations and procurement related concerns
Collaborate with fundraising and communication departments to promote animal welfare campaigns and events through internal and external media

Continuous improvement

Contribute to the on-going review, development and implementation of changes to improve the productivity and efficiency of Animals Asia
Participate in staff training and performance and development appraisal process to assist in the achievement of Animals Asia objectives and mission

Miscellaneous

Follow established Animals Asia procedures and policies

2. PERSON SPECIFICATION

Category	Requirement	Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)
Qualification/ Education/ Knowledge	· Education in Veterinary Medicine · At least 1 year experience working in veterinary medicine	E D
Experience	· Experience in training staff in animal care · Experience of establishing, maintaining and ensuring compliance with standardized operating procedures · Experience in risk assessment within a zoological setting · Excellent project management skills · Experience of managing a team · Experience of managing budgets · Experience of writing project reports · Experience of working with various stakeholders relevant to campaign objectives	D D D D D D D D
Abilities/ Skills	· Excellent oral and written English language · Ability to work in partnership with key stakeholders and sustain strategic partnerships · Ability to plan & think strategically - experience of turning strategy into operational plans and effective action · Strong organizational skills in both operational and administrative areas · Good communication skills with a calm and approachable manner · Self-motivated and independent with ability to work under difficult conditions · Physically fit for the required tasks including daily manual handling · Ability to use constructional tools is desirable	E D D D D E E D
Circumstances	· Ability to travel extensively within Vietnam and internationally	E