WILDLIFE VETERINARIAN wanted urgently: APPLY NOW
South Africa
LIONSROCK is run by the international animal welfare organization FOUR PAWS (VIER PFOTEN). We are caring for almost 100 big cats, mainly lions, and tigers which were rescued by FOUR PAWS from different inadequate conditions. At LIONSROCK they can finally live in dignity in natural environment and receive species-appropriate care. As a true sanctuary we do not breed or trade with the animals in our care and our focus lies on all aspects of their welfare. www.lionsrock.org
We are searching for a positive thinking personality with great affinity to animal welfare as soon as possible:
Wildlife Veterinarian (m/f/d)
Main duties:
Providing extensive veterinary care to big cats (mainly lions and tigers) rescued from poor keeping conditions in South Africa and abroad, including wildlife anesthesia, surgeries, relocations, diagnostic imaging, blood analysis, and long-term treatments
Providing veterinary care to other species housed or free-roaming on-site (game, ostriches, horses, donkeys, and dogs)
Establishing veterinary protocols
Record-keeping in alignment with the organization’s guidelines
Working closely with consulting veterinary specialists
Supporting the caretaker team with husbandry routine
Requirements:
A qualified veterinarian with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a veterinary practice or equivalent facility
Experience with wildlife species (preferably big cats) is helpful
Experience in wildlife husbandry and willing to assist with daily animal management
License to work as a veterinarian in South Africa
Willingness to attend wildlife medical training
Very good spoken English
Excellent organizational skills as well as a problem solving, initiative and flexible personality and a high level of responsibility and personal drive
Willingness and capability to live in rural South Africa
Driving license
What we offer:
On-site veterinary clinic (including digital X-ray, ultrasound, and inhalation anesthesia machine) as well as on-site accommodation
Pension and medical benefits
One annual flight home
Training with experienced wildlife vets
A perspective of long-term employment
Work experience in an international organization
A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
A fully integrated and respectful partnership within an international organization
An attractive working place with technically advanced infrastructure located 20 km away from Bethlehem that offers everything you need for your daily life
We welcome inquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Are you looking for such an opportunity?
We look forward to meeting you!
Moreover, we are happy to consider your application for other suitable job opportunities within our global organization.
Please send your application in English, preferably via email, to
VIER PFOTEN International
Hildegard Pirker, Head of Animal Welfare Department
www.vier-pfoten.org | Email: recruiting.lrvet@four-paws.org
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Source: Indeed
