Vietnamese Veterinary Intern (Animals Asia)

About Animals Asia

Animals Asia, an international animal charity, is devoted to ending the barbaric practice of bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals in Vietnam. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change.

Summary

We are seeking 2 dynamic, enthusiastic qualified Vietnamese veterinary surgeons to join our bear and vet team. The positions will be based at our Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC) in Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc province. The positions are a broad-based one-year internship programme of flexible rotating clinical instruction beyond the professional degree (e.g. DVM). These intern positions may be extended for a further 12 months, after successful completion of the first year. The positions are structured to provide international standard practical experience in applying knowledge gained during veterinary college in a supervised environment. The aim of the programme is to prepare veterinarians with the skills and knowledge required to work in the Bach Ma Bear Rescue Centre that will open later this year.

Position: Vietnamese Veterinary Intern
Location: Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre, Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc Province.
Type: Full time five (5) days a week with some weekend work applicable.
Term: One year Internship including initial 2 month probationary period.
Internship Package: $400 USD per month, free on-site accommodation, accident insurance, meal and travel allowance.
Deadline for submission: 4/8/2023.

Position Description

This position will involve assisting the vet surgeons and the veterinary nurses with all routine duties pertaining to the health of resident bears, as well as cats and dogs in the companion animal clinic.
Other duties will include record keeping, preparing medications and maintaining excellent standards of hygiene in all clinical areas.
The Veterinary Intern will report to the Senior Veterinary Surgeon but will work closely with the whole team.
The intern may be required to travel within Asia and participate in welfare outreach and veterinary training projects, and work with local veterinarians.

Requirements

A degree in veterinary science and good understanding of written and oral English is essential. Those that are in their final year of veterinary studies will be considered.
While the program is intended for recently graduated candidates, applications from candidates with more experience as a qualified veterinary surgeon will be considered.
The ability to communicate in the English language is essential. We recommend candidates have an English level equivalent to at least IELTS 6.0 in speaking and reading.
Excellent clinical and organizational skills, attention to detail, an aptitude for problem-solving medicine and self-directed learning and plenty of initiative and flexibility.
A good sense of humor, excellent communication skills and the ability to live and work closely with the rest of the team comprising both foreign and local staff.

Suitable candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 1 year.

How to apply

Please forward your cover letter (stating position applied for) and CV in English to:nhoang@animalsasia.org

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who have not received a reply after six weeks from the date of the advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Only short-listed applicants will be interviewed, the interview will be conducted in English. Closing date for application is 4^th August 2023. Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.