Animals Asia Foundation - Bear Manager Required (posted 9th June)

BEAR MANAGER REQUIRED

Highly motivated and experienced animal professionals are required to work with rescued Asiatic Black Bears at our China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China or Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre.

This position is responsible for overseeing teams of local bear keeping staff involved in the daily care and management of the bears housed within the rescue centre. It will also involve working alongside and liaising with the Veterinary Director and the resident Vet team plus our Animal Conditioning Consultant to manage various daily operations. Bear Managers report directly to the centre Senior Bear Manager.

Both formal qualifications and proven practical experience are essential for this position.

Accommodation is provided, along with a competitive salary and the opportunity to help these most stoic and beautiful animals.

Responsibilities:

• Co-coordinating various daily operations:
  • Animal care and management
  • Maintenance and adjustment of existing enrichment programs
  • Bear food and stock ordering system
• Operant conditioning and formal bear training programmes for a variety of medical, behavioural and management requirements.

Qualifications and experience:

• Formal qualification (ideally a university degree) in zoology, biology, conservation, animal behaviour or related field
• Three to five years work experience in a zoo or similar working environment
• Excellent communication, organisational and practical skills
• Strong management skills and the ability to work in a team or independently
• Patience and willingness to work within a different culture are essential

Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week with some weekend work applicable.
Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of one (1) year. Two (2) year contracts are also offered.

The following items are included in your full-time contract:
On-site accommodation
Subsidised meals
Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance

For more information please visit our website www.animalsasia.org

To apply please forward cover letter and CV (stating position you are applying for) and completed Job Application form with expected salary to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org

Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand (posted 29th July)

ANIMAL CARE AND VETERINARY NURSING TUTOR

EIT Hawke’s Bay is a quality tertiary education provider and offers an extensive range of programmes, including National Certificates in Animal Care and in Veterinary Nursing.

Our tutors are highly trained professionals with particular areas of expertise in animal science, veterinary care and handling. We are now seeking a qualified veterinary nurse/vet with extensive knowledge and practical skills in veterinary nursing to join the team.

It is expected that applicants will have:

• a tertiary qualification at Diploma level or higher in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent qualification
• an extensive range of veterinary nursing experience
• a minimum of 5 years experience in the veterinary industry
• excellent communication skills, oral and written
• teaching experience preferred

Make a career move; apply now to join us at EIT and teach our students the theoretical and practical aspects of veterinary nursing.

Applications close on Monday 9 August. For a full job description and to apply online please click on the link below.
http://eit.capitalrecruit.net/jobcentre/default.asp?ex