Vet Nurses / Technicians / Veterinary Support staff
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Positions Available
Tai Wai Small Animal and Exotic Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong (posted 17th January)
Hong Kong Exotic opportunity for Veterinary Nurses
Are you looking for a new challenge in nursing? We are looking for experienced, passionate and motivated veterinary nurses to come work day shift in a 24 hour small animal and exotic hospital.
Hong Kong is a vibrant Asian city; it is easy to get around and there is so much to do: a great night life, fabulous food, local culture, arts, beaches and beautiful natural countryside. Travel to China, Thailand and other exotic countries which are only a short trip away.
Due to our hospital expansion we are looking for two more qualified vet nurses to join our nursing team. We see a wide range of species within our hospital; these include dogs, cats, rabbits, terrapins, tortoises, birds, chinchillas, guinea pigs, lizards and even the odd goat or pig. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, fun and have a positive personality. It is an ideal opportunity to work with highly experienced and exotic certified veterinary specialists. Our facilities include:
- Dedicated wards: cats, dogs, small mammals (cold ward) and exotics (hot ward), ICU (separate exotic and cat/dog areas) and isolation kennels.
- Advanced diagnostic imaging including on-site CT.
- Numerous flexible and rigid endoscopes used for: cat and dog standard endoscopy, laparoscopic surgeries, rodent dentals, chelonian cystoscopy and cloacoscopy and avian endoscopy.
- We run EzyVet and SmartFlow for integrated management of all our patients.
Job requirements:
- Be able to provide a high level of nursing care in our busy hospital and a high level of surgical and anaesthetic support in surgery.
- Experience in exotics is advantageous but not essential: however an interest to learn and work with exotic species is vital as this constitutes 50% of our work load.
- Minimum qualifications required for the position is either AIRC Cert IV, UK registered VN or equivalent.
- Willingness to undertake the Advanced Diploma in Exotic Veterinary Nursing from the UK.
Visa and work permits will be supported, financial help given for relocation and accommodation provided for the first month. CPD is supported and actively encouraged. The equivalent of 1-month annual leave and 12 days public holiday provided. Salary higher than UK levels.
Please take a look at our website for more information on our fantastic facilities at www.taiwaiexotic.com
If you are interested please send a letter of application indicating why you would like to come and work with us along with your CV to vetnurse@taiwaiexotic.com
Crown Veterinary Services, India (posted 10th December)
Train Paravets in India
Calling all nurses with over 5 years experience in small animal care and a love for training.
An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic, experienced nurse to train paravets in India.
The program will entail training paravets in animal handling, basic nursing techniques, bandaging, blood draws, and similar skills to help advance their careers in one of India's premier veterinary company.
Contract duration will be 3 months. This is an amazing opportunity to do what you love and have a chance to explore all that India has to offer. For more information on our company Crown Vet visit www.crown.vet
Package includes a good salary, flights, visa and accommodation.
For more details please email your CV to sheroy@crown.vet
Al Qurum Veterinary Clinic, Muscat, Oman (posted 6th November) RVN
Registered RVN - Permanent Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and team playing Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our Al Qurum branch.
We are located in the Warm heart of the 'Middle East' Oman, precisely situated in Muscat. You can find beautiful scenery, plentiful of things to do and see, along with a well established Ex-pat community.
More info on Muscat can be found at www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g1940497-Muscat_Muscat_Governorate-Vacations.html
Further information about our clinic can be found on our website, www.muscatvets.com
Package includes;
- Flight allowances
- Visa funded
- Health insurance
- CPD funding
- Generous tax free salary
- 28 day annual leave
All entries considered, however following criteria applies;
- RVN accreditation
- 4 years post qualification work experience needed
For more information or to apply please contact;
Email: info@muscatvets.com
Phone: +968 24607735
Al Qurum Veterinary Clinic
Al Inshirah Street Villa 351 - 353
Muscat
Oman
International Animal Care Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (posted 2nd November)
- Conduct primary responsibilities as a veterinary nurse in accordance to the standards and policies laid down by the animal canter, contributing to high quality animal care and good staff relationships.
- Carry out secondary responsibility duties, to assist in the efficient running of the Animal Centre as directed by the Animal Centre Manager/Veterinary Surgeon
- Assist the Vet in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations, as required, in the operating theatre.
- Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia/lethal room management) as directed by the vet and where permitted undertake minor surgical procedures.
- Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic
examination. - To care for, nurse and feed sick, injured and orphaned animals according to standard procedures as laid down by the Veterinary Surgeon
- Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinical areas including equipment, animal quarters and premises – utilizing specialized substances or equipment to a standard acceptable to the Veterinary Officer as and when requested.
- ensure that the medication prescribed by the Vet is correctly administered to the animals, to oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records of all animals, who receive veterinary care through the Animal Centre.
- Maintain an account of all budgetary costs, including veterinary drugs/associated items.
- Maintain an account of veterinary stock; ensuring veterinary supplies are turned out within manufactures shelf life, in order to prevent wastage of stock.
- Provide appropriate veterinary training under the direction of the hospital manager to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures such as restraint and manipulation and providing treatments etc.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the higher manager to effect efficient service
Job requirements:
- Completing from 2 or 4 years program in Veterinary College for nurses.
- Registered Vet Nurse
- Experience in animal clinics or laboratories for at least 5 years
- Professional with a very good communication skills
- Can work well under pressure and rotational shifts
To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to Abeer Al Ziyadi Asst@iacare.sa
Gaia Animal Hospital, Singapore (posted 30th October) Support Staff
Hello!
We are Gaia Animal Hospital and we're super excited to open our doors and welcome clients in January 2019. Who are we again? A team of experienced veterinary surgeons hunting down like-minded colleagues to join us.
Why would you want to join Gaia?
Great question. Here’s what we believe in and practise every day:
- We care for patients as if they are our own pets
- We partner with pet owners to support the well-being of their pets
- We believe that making a difference starts in our neighbourhood (i.e. Serangoon) and the community
- We strongly support continuous education, no matter the role
Who is missing in the Gaia team?
1) Veterinary Technicians
Great, if you have previous experience!
2) Veterinary Assistants
Awesome if you have some experience but freshies are also welcome.
3) Receptionists
Ideally armed with some front desk experience.
Love for animals is a definite plus!
How will you grow with Gaia Animal Hospital?
You can expect lots of opportunities to experience the whole spectrum of veterinary medicine that include (but not limited to) orthopaedics, physiotherapy, advanced imaging, in-house diagnostics and even exotic animal medicine.
If you love animals, enjoy working with people and are able to get started in January, please email your CV to gaiaanimalhospitalsg@gmail.com. We hope to hear from you and maybe chat over kaya toast and kopi peng!
Animals Asia Foundation, Chengdu, China (posted 7th September) Volunteer Vet Nurses/Technicians
Vet Nurse Volunteer China
Animals Asia can only accept applications from volunteers trained in either veterinary science / vet nursing or qualified in wild-animal management (volunteers will also be considered who have a lot of experience working in the veterinary profession), as all hands on work with the bears necessitates intensive training.
All veterinary volunteer placements require a commitment of at least three months.
Basic Veterinary Nurse Volunteer Requirements
- Recognised veterinary nursing qualification.
- Experience working in veterinary practice in a veterinary nursing role.
Main Duties
- Make medicated shakes for bears.
- Walk and feed local dogs daily.
- Assist with weekly and monthly cleaning duties.
- Assist with the preparation for bear health-checks and surgeries.
- Assist with bear health-checks and surgeries when required.
- Help clear away after bear health-checks and surgeries.
- Observe and monitor bears waking up from anaesthetics.
- Feed, clean and enrich hospitalised bears in transport cages.
- Help with small animal work as needed.
- Assist the Resident VN with monthly abdomen checks and worming of bears as required.
If you would like to apply for a volunteer vet nurse position, please send your CV and application letter to info@animalsasia.org
Koh Mak Animal Care Center, Koh Mak, Thailand (posted 30th August) Volunteer Vet Nurses
About Us:
- We are a small volunteer vet clinic caring for Koh Mak's stray, temple & owned animals and dedicated to improving their lives since 2016.
- We are a Non-Profit organization and rely entirely on donations, volunteers and sponsorship to carry out our work. We receive no government funding, and rely heavily on the good-will of the local community, tourists and friends.
- We would like to provide medical care and also to have a dedicated neutering and vaccination program carried out with the help of volunteer vets when they visit.
- We are seeking volunteers with veterinary experience. Ideal would be plenty of spay/neuter experience, preferably in a rural basic setting.
- We are looking for both vets and vet nurses.
The Clinic:
- Initially we will be looking at setting up and stocking the clinic, and creating best practices for a clinic that will have revolving doctors.
- We can control the dog and cat population through neutering of all stray and temple animals and through promotion of the sterilizing of owned animals. We want to be able to provide nursing care to animals in crisis and work to educate the public in responsible animal care.
- Create an culturally appropriate ongoing sterilization project for owned pets as well as strays. (There is a once a year sterilization program, but it dosen't get the litters born between. And also some dogs cannot be caught on the one day, and so we need more time)
- The animal related things would be to create and implement a campaign to vaccinate all animals on the island (hopefully with tags and collars). No rabies on island currently, but we do have Distemper and Parvo. And a lot of mange and heart worm. Our goal is to keep Koh Mak rabies free, through vaccination and education.
- And then accident/crisis care as it comes up.
- This will be a great place to hone your skills as you will be in effect the manager of the clinic when you are here. Please understand this aspect.
- Koh Mak is not a huge island, and so total management is possible with ongoing work.
- In addition we would like to setup a training program for folks on island be able to assist visiting vets. Maybe 4-5 people at a time. Learning prep, instrument ID, anesthesia, etc.
- We won't always get a vet and an assistant together (although this is the ideal pairing), so we hope to train a bunch here on island so when we have a doctor visiting we can have additional staff.
Accommodation:
- The clinic has a small self contained apartment as part of the structure. (In fall of 2018 we will have 2 new bedrooms, for a total of 3 rooms.)
- The cozy bedroom has a king bed, armoire and fan. There is a covered terrace with a table and chairs, and a Thai style bathroom with shower.
- A covered outdoor kitchen completes the apartment.
- There is also a scooter available for clinic use.
Koh Mak:
- The island is just off the coast of Cambodia, so the folks who live here come from both Thailand and Cambodia.
- People working with the clinic will get a chance to interact with both of these similar but different cultures.
- In addition they will get to experience first hand how Buddhism is the cornerstone of both cultures.
- We work closely with the islands residents, so you will get a chance to how they live and experience island life.
- Koh Mak is located in an archipelago of 50+ islands on the far eastern seaboard of Thailand.
- There is plenty of opportunity for swimming, snorkeling, diving and Kayaking. On land, there are bicycling trails, muai Thai, tennis, and plenty of restaurants and bars.
- Koh Mak is a small island, and the "coconut wireless" speed is very fast. It's like a small village, with everyone knowing the goings on.
- Transport from Bangkok can be via small plane, taxi, bus, or minibus. The trip by land takes about 5 hours. There is then a 45 minute boat ride to the island.
For more information or to apply please contact Kevin: kalapana100@yahoo.com
www.kohmakanimalclinic.wixsite.com/home
IAPWA, Malaysian Borneo – Kota Kinabalu - Sabah (posted 15th August) Volunteer Vet Nurses
IAPWA are a UK registered charity operating a TNR project at the city dog pound in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo. We neuter and provide veterinary care and treatment to stray dogs collected around KK. IAPWA support local NGO’s providing neutering and veterinary care to dogs and cats in their shelters and do outreach in other areas of Sabah. The team also promote responsible pet ownership via education sessions.
The work is fast paced and our vet team perform high numbers of neuterings per day, the facilities at the pound are pretty basic and the work can be demanding but.... it is extremely rewarding.
IAPWA provide accommodation for all our volunteers in a well equipped volunteer house in a quiet neighbourhood just outside the city. Volunteers provide their own food but utility bills are paid by the charity and a car is provided for the volunteer team to use. Volunteers get plenty of time off to explore and our resident local team are friendly and supportive.
Although the project has a small local team we depend on volunteers and need qualified volunteer vets and nurses all year round. Ideally we would like vets to commit to 3 months or more as we have to obtain temporary practicing permits we do however consider requests for shorter placements when we can. Nurses do not require practice permits and we can usually accommodate shorter stays.
If you are interested in this opportunity to:
- Use your skills to help animals in need
- Improve the quality of life for the many stray dogs and cats around KK
- Gain valuable experience whilst working in an amazing and beautiful part of the world.
Please contact babs.obrien@iapwa.org for more information.
Sanistook Animal Rescue, Chang Mai, Thailand (posted 25th July) Volunteers Veterinary Nurses / Technicians / General
VET NURSES, VET TECHS, GENERAL VOLUNTEER
Santisook is Thai run, non-profit organization committed to serving a lot of dogs and cats living in Chiang Mai area. We run a dog shelter and a cat shelter, re-homing hundreds of animals annually, provide emergency care to strays, work with local monks in helping their resident temple dogs, provide TNR services for local government and local caretakers who feed the strays, and offer subsidized sterilizations for the dogs and cats of the very poor
We are in need of Vet nurses all year round. Vet nurses and techs help at the shelter for treatment of 500+ shelter dogs and cats, emergency care for strays, TNR, and assisting Thai vets with the treatment of animals owned by the very poor.
Vets, nurses and techs who can commit to one month stay will be considered for free accommodation depending on availability.
Vet students and general volunteers are welcome to apply. A minimum of one week is required. Volunteers are based out of our cat shelter in the town of Doi Saket, outside of Chiang Mai city. No fee to volunteer. Onsite accommodation available.
Chiang Mai has a rich culture of Thailand and if you are into learning /improving your skills on spay and neuter, or learning the culture, or adventure and wanting to help the animals at the same time, please check our website santisookdogsandcats.org or email us at santisookdogsandcats@gmail.com
Worldwide Veterinary Service (reposted 12th July) Volunteer Nurses
Vet Nurses: Volunteer Abroad with Worldwide Veterinary Service
Use your skills to help WVS provide veterinary care in places no one else can. From spay and neuter clinics in Malawi and Romania, to big cat conservation and working equines, WVS run projects all over the world and are looking for vet nurses to join us. Placements vary in length from approximately two weeks up to three months.
3 years’ experience required for the majority of WVS projects but it varies so please do see all the opportunities available on our website: https://wvs.org.uk/work-with-us/volunteer-trips
Mission Rabies, India, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Uganda or Tanzania (reposted 12th July) Volunteer Nurses
Vet Nurses: Volunteer with Mission Rabies and help us eliminate this deadly disease
We run mass canine vaccination campaigns in the world’s rabies hotspots and are looking for vet nurses to join us! You’ll be part of the team vaccinating dogs, recording population data and working with the community to ensure we reach the required 70% vaccination coverage to establish herd immunity. Help us save human and canine lives – volunteer today for projects in India, Malawi, Sri Lanka, Uganda or Tanzania! No previous experience required.
www.missionrabies.com/volunteer
New Hope for Animals, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand (reposted 10th July) Volunteer Husbandry Positions
VOLUNTEER HUSBANDRY POSITIONS – AVAILABLE FROM JUNE 2018
SUITABLE FOR NURSES, ANIMAL ATTENDANTS, ZOOKEEPERS OR STUDENTS
New Hope For Animals is a new rescue organisation in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. They have accumulated over 260 rescue dogs (and one pig!) in a short time and need your help.
This project is also open to non-veterinary skilled people, so partners and friends are welcome. The minimum age of independent travellers is 18 years old. Student workbook signing can be arranged if your college allows international experience. Student groups can be accommodated from October 2018.
Work hours are approximately 9am-4pm but anything can happen in rescue and its important to be flexible. Daily chores include but are not limited to;
- Loving, petting, walking, bathing and brushing dogs
- Feeding and general husbandry duties
- Maintenance of enclosures
- Following flea & worming schedules
- Assist in sterilisation projects with Thai vets (when scheduled)
- On call for rescue missions
- First aid to any animals in need (within your skill level)
- Let staff know any observations/concerns about the dogs
Please note volunteers mainly undertake a husbandry role, helping with the daily care of over 260 animals. This is not a vet nursing role, but your skills will come in handy if/when an animal needs assistance. Currently, the organisation does not have a vet clinic, but plans are underway to facilitate on site medical cases. From October 2018 when our resident vet nurse will be on site, there will be more scope for students to gain valuable nursing experience. A local veterinarian visits once a week and any urgent cases are taken to a veterinary clinic in Chiang Mai. This is when volunteer vet nurses may be able to assist with any ongoing care required.
Accommodation and most meals provided on site (max 8 people)
Email Diana Dammery for a volunteer information pack volunteernhfa@gmail.com
For more information head to www.newhopeforanimals.com or for bookings email: volunteernhfa@gmail.com Attention: Ms. Lyn Ratanasen
Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH), Borneo, E Kalimantan (reposted 4th July) Volunteer Vet Nurses
Veterinary help needed in Indonesian Borneo
Help improve animal welfare in Indonesia by sharing your skills and experience!
Program Description:
Kawasan Wisata Pendidikan Lingkungan Hidup (KWPLH) is an environmental education center located in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. The facility’s goal is to increase environmental awareness and animal welfare. In addition to our animal programmes, the facility has several education buildings, picnic areas and playgrounds. To see a full description of the KWPLH’s facilities and goals visit www.beruangmadu.org or email us.
KWPLH provides a wonderful accommodation in the form of a forested enclosure for 7 sun bears rescued from the illegal pet trade. Sun bears are the mascot of Balikpapan, and many of our current education programs focus on this species.
Our Domestic Animal Program was created in response to the frequent dumping of kittens at KWPLH. We have attempted to establish a safe home for abandoned kittens and a sterilization and adoption program. We currently have 145+ cats under our care; In addition we also take care of 30 dogs, and several other rescued wildlife species whenever brought to the center (macaque, civets, slow loris, birds).
The goals of our Domestic Animal Program are:
- Educate visitors in proper pet care including the promotion of pet sterilization;
- Discourage to keeping of wildlife (sun bears, orangutans etc.) as pets by
highlighting the difference between wild and domestic animals; - Ensure the welfare of the cats and dogs within the environs of KWPLH;
- Provide free sterilization programmes for community pets and stray animals, prioritizing animals living in the vicinity of the center;
Volunteer Vet Nurse Needed
We are in need of a vet nurse to assist in the management and development of our animal programmes with a focus on our Bear management and Domestic Animal Program. The primary goal is to give medical care to our animals
and to train our Indonesian animal care-taking staff in mastering necessary vet nursing skills. Other tasks include up - dating/maintaining our medical administration and records, enrichment and training programs, and enhancing our cat adoption
program. There will be work with the sun bears and other wild species, but most time will go to our domestic animals.
Outlined below is a list of topics that we need help with:
- Carry out daily health checks, monitoring of sick animals, and preventive
medicine; - Assist the KWPLH animal staff in mastering vet & nursing skills, including but not limited to: safe and effective holds, injection techniques (s.c., i.m., and i.v.), animal handling, sterilization of tools, anesthesia administration and monitoring, clinic administration, first aid, etc;
- Help improve management of our animal clinic;
- Assist with our animal care database management and administration:
- Assist with daily animal care, including feeding and cleaning;
- Help organize low-cost sterilization programmes for neighboring
community pets or stray animals when veterinarians working are at the
center; - Assist with dog training and training our local animal staff in dog training
and improved routine care; - Assist bear keepers in treatment of sun bear medical issues;
- Assisting with our cat/dog adoption program: Improvement with the
goal of increasing the number of adoptions (to good homes); - Enrichment programs for domestic animals, sun bears and other wildlife
occasionally taken care of at the center); - Information gathering and consultation with KWPLH advising vets.
For more details about KWPLH and the nurse position please email us!
We are in need of help from a new vet nurse in 2018-2019. The position is preferably for 6-12+ months or longer, but do e-mail us as well if you are available for shorter periods. Housing and food is provided. Couples are also welcome to apply.
Please send end questions and resumes to Gabriella Fredriksson:
gabriella.fredriksson@gmail.com
For further information visit our website: www.beruangmadu.org or www.pronaturafoundation.org
Nurses Available
Lucy Varga, Worldwide (posted 19th October) Experienced & Qualified Vet Nurse
Hi there, my name is Lucy Varga and I have been working as a veterinary nurse for over seven years. I qualified with a Certificate IV in Sydney, and have worked in London UK and Byron Bay on the north coast of NSW. I am an Australian and a British citizen.
I have also taken part in volunteering projects at The Blue Cross Animal Shelter in the UK, providing nursing skills to rescued elephants at Elephant Nature Park in northern Thailand, looking after horses in Spain, and working at a canine sterilisation clinic in Leh, northern India. I hope to take part in some more volunteering over the next couple of years if the right opportunity were to come up.
I'd be happy to work in a more part time or locum position. And I am keen to nurse anywhere around the world!
When working in clinics, I have an interest in surgical nursing and anaesthetics, and have skills in IV catheter placement, taking blood samples and running in-house bloods.
My other learnt skills include:
- Urinalysis
- Wildlife handling
- Dispensing of homeopathic and naturopathic treatments
- Restraining patients for acupuncture
- Stress-free handling techniques
Please send me an email if you would like to take a look at my resume and to contact my references:
lucy-varga@hotmail.com
Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you :)
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