Vet Jobs - Worldwide

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Asia Pacific

Vietnam - Hanoi - Animals Asia - bear and elephant rescue - Veterinary Surgeon
Vietnam - Hanoi - Animal Doctors International - companion animal practice
Cambodia - Siem Reap - small animal/welfare - volunteer positions
Thailand - Chiang Mai - small animal/welfare practice, volunteers needed
Thailand - Koh Mak - small animal/welfare practice, volunteers needed
Borneo - East Kalimantan - small animal/welfare practice, includes sun bears, volunteers
Fiji - Suva - Small Animal - Volunteer Vets

Canada

British Columbia - Kaslo - small animal practice for sale

United Arab Emirates

Dubai - Motor City - DKC Veterinary Clinic - 9 vet small animal practice

Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman - Seven Mile Animal Centre - 2 vet small animal practice
Grand Cayman - Island Veterinary Services - 4 vet small animal practice

St Vincent & The Grenadines

Mayreau - West of Tobago Keys - mainly small animal/welfare practice, Volunteer Vets

United Arab Emirates

MOTOR CITY, DUBAI - SMALL ANIMAL New Position

Move to Dubai !!
You KNOW you WANT to !! 😋

We are looking for an experienced general practice veterinary surgeon, with interest and skills in orthopaedics, to join our current 8-member veterinary team. We want an individual who is fundamentally driven to provide excellent medical and surgical care for their patients and has keen people- and customer-handling skills. And we like to work collaboratively.

Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience, and will be measurably above average by UAE standards for the successful candidate, at whichever appropriate salary level. Our working hours are humane (by managerial dictate!) ~ promise! We are open 24 hours a day and all our vets take turns working nights – this equates to 4 nights a month, followed by 7 days off, then back into the day shift at 5 days a week. Since switching to nights –our vets have never looked back and are extremely happy with the change – we can put you in direct contact with our vets if you would like to hear more about what THEY think and feel about things.

We have all the modern diagnostic toys and tools that a vet who enjoys doing quality work could want. Our top-of-the-line toys (oops! tools!) of the trade include: extensive in-house laboratory; digital x-ray; flexible endoscopy; ultrasound; full dental equipment, including digital dental x-ray; laser therapy; and, of course, all the equipment required for orthopaedic surgery... among other things.

Please click here to see photos!

If you're interested and have the experience and skills we're after, do get in touch. We want to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, contact careers@dkc.ae

See www.dkc.ae, and

Cayman Islands

GRAND CAYMAN - SMALL ANIMAL PERMANENT

Full Time Veterinarian (from September 2025 or when available)

$75-81k TAX FREE per year (there is no income tax in the Cayman Islands!) All the coffee you can possibly drink

We are hoping the right person will see this and think, oooohhh they sound fun - I like the beach/I don’t like income tax/I need a new job/tariffs – what tariffs?!

Want to work in paradise?

Come have some fun in the Caribbean!

Grand Cayman - do we need to say more?!

We are a pretty new (open 1 year) small animal/exotics centre on a mission to change the veterinary experience for our two, three and four-legged guests, their caregivers and our work family!

Come on over, share our vision and add your voice to making life better.

Why Work With Us?

Vet med needs a shake-up – we care about our patients but we care just as much about our work family
45 minute appointments
Brand new everything: Yep, we have just about everything (Idexx labs/radiology/full dental suite with portable xray/separate dog and cat entrances, exam rooms and so on)
Beautiful Location: Live and work in the stunning Caribbean setting of Grand Cayman – great restaurants, good people and amazing beaches
Supportive Environment: happy friendly upbeat staff (we drink lots of coffee and chai tea)
Dedicated 1 hour lunch daily
Professional Growth: We love learning – learn with us and come teach us!
We paddleboard, horseback ride, in clinic massage to ward off any stress (and yesterday we played Vets Against Insanity)

Please click here to see photos!

Who We're Looking For

Have fun with a variety of different cases (there are no specialists in GC - we get to see all the fun stuff!)

Not scared of the dark (we hang out in xray - a lot)
Like to discuss your patients and cases with others – sharing is caring
Qualified/licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (kind of important)
Fluent in English (must be able to speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently)
Clean police record
Reasonably able to tell a joke or two (cause one of us (usually me) always forgets the punch line)

Perks & Benefits

$75,000-81,000 USD TAX FREE per year - there is no income tax in the Cayman Islands!
3 weeks paid annual leave,
All the coffee you can possibly drink,
Continuing Education allowance,
Long walks on the beach,
Best clients ever!
Pension and healthcare contributions provided

If you would like to join a happy, diverse group who believe in a vet and pet friendly/low stress approach (minimum 45 minute appointments!); care about caregivers and their pets and want to practice high quality medicine in a friendly and zen atmosphere, shoot us a line at admin@345vets.com

GEORGETOWN, GRAND CAYMAN - SMALL ANIMAL New Position

Island Veterinary Services offers a warm and welcoming work environment in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Come join our team of skilled and compassionate animal health care professionals.

Please click here to see photos!

The position is for a dedicated full time, small animal veterinarian.

IVS is a very well equipped and well established practice on Grand Cayman. Established in 1994 the clinic is a cornerstone for island animal welfare and veterinary care. Our clinic is full service providing medical, surgical and dental care to our island pets. We have digital radiology, ultrasound, IDEXX blood analyzers and up-to-date surgical equipment and pharmacy.

The position does entail emergency duty shared on a rota with our other veterinarians on staff. We pay 50% of the on call emergency case intake.

The position's salary is negotiable with level of experience.

If you are interested in joining a quality practice surrounded by the magnificent Caribbean Sea, send us a current resume with education and experience details.

For more information or to apply, please contact phillippe5711@gmail.com

See and and islandveterinaryservices.com

Island Veterinary Services, 95 Printer Way, George Town, Cayman Islands, Ky1-1106

Canada

FOR SALE - VET PRACTICE IN THE KOOTENAY ROCKIES

Is practicing veterinary medicine just a part of your life?
Tired of the urban rat-race?
Want an outdoor lifestyle?
Ever considered emigrating to Canada?

The location:

The practice is located on an acreage on the west shore of Kootenay Lake, nine km north of the village of Kaslo, nestled in the mountain ranges of southeastern British Columbia, Canada. The geography is dominated by the large, pristine lake and 2000-3000m heavily forested mountains. The area is relatively sparsely populated, and is becoming a haven for urban refugees.

The village of Kaslo has a health centre with 4 physicians, a K-12 school, an ice arena, tennis courts and baseball diamond. A vibrant arts community thrives, with a renowned summer jazz festival on a floating stage.

The real estate:

The practice is located in the bottom floor of a 3 storey, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 3600 sq ft home built in 1994. A covered breezeway containing a hot tub and storage adjoins the house to an 800 sq ft shop with a kennel building underneath. A 1000 sq ft barn with hayloft is situated in the adjacent fenced pasture land. The buildings are located on a 3-4 hectare parcel of land overlooking a secluded beach on Kootenay Lake.

Please click here to see photos!

The practice:

Established for 26 years, the practice serves the north end of Kootenay Lake, with the next closest practice 75 km to the south. The practice is 95% small animal with some potential for expanded equine work in the area. The clinic has separate bathroom, reception, exam, kennel, treatment, and surgery rooms. Gas anaesthesia, monitors, new CBC and chemistry analyzers,and an older X-ray unit are in use. Grooming and boarding facilities are present. The clientele is loyal and appreciative. Cases requiring referral can be sent to Washington State University vet teaching hospital across the border. Two part-time assistants and a family member are currently employed. Annual gross revenue is in the $600,000 range with a high net due to low overhead costs.

The opportunity:

The home-based practice provides flexibility in time management, allowing a great work/life balance. It would enable the prospective new owner to continue working while raising a family and allow the veterinary practice to be a family affair. The area offers unparalleled and unrestricted access to outdoor recreation, with hiking, mountain biking, ATV’ing, swimming and boating in the summer and skiing, skating and snowmobiling in the winter. The current owner is planning to retire in the area and is willing to assist in the transition. The priority is to ensure that the community has continued access to veterinary services, so sale of the practice with inventory and equipment without the real estate would also be considered.

Contact:
Dr Pat Haegedorn
North Kootenay Veterinary Services Ltd
+1-250-353-7125
nkvet@kaslo.org

(ref 31964 - relisted 26th May)

Asia Pacific

HANOI, VIETNAM - VETERINARY SURGEON New Position

Veterinary Surgeon

Location: Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Vietnam
Status: Permanent
Hours: Fulltime

Purpose of Role

The Veterinary Surgeon (VS) plays a pivotal role within the Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services (VBHS) department. This position leads the Vietnamese Veterinary Internship (VVI) and ensures that all Animals Asia veterinarians working in our Vietnam bear sanctuaries and elephant projects maintain the organisation’s high standards of animal welfare. The primary goal of the role is to mentor and develop Vietnamese veterinarians to be capable of independently managing the day-to-day veterinary care across all Animals Asia projects in Vietnam. In addition to providing guidance and oversight, the VS will also apply their clinical expertise to support more complex cases as needed.

This role works in close collaboration with the managers of the Bach Ma Bear Rescue Centre (BMBRC), Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC), and the elephant project within the Captive Wildlife program to ensure consistent, high standards of veterinary care are upheld across all sites. The Veterinary Surgeon also partners with the other VBHS Veterinary Surgeon to deliver veterinary expertise and support to our partner projects as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures the provision of an active and successful Vietnamese Veterinary Intern program, and proactively looks for opportunities to develop the professional skills and technical expertise of the Vietnamese veterinary team across all Animals Asia sanctuaries and the elephant project.
Delivers technical oversight and support to the Vietnamese veterinary team, ensuring that all clinical decisions are grounded in sound veterinary principles, prioritise animal welfare, and are periodically reviewed for accuracy and appropriateness.
Maintains strong relationships with specialist veterinarians to facilitate their involvement in complex cases and animal care programs when appropriate and feasible.
Supports the other VBHS VS (collaborations and external training) to ensure all program needs are met with the resources available. This may include covering during times of absence from the department.
Ensures that all veterinary activities are carried out with the highest regard to human and animal health and safety by ensuring protocols and policies are in place, are followed and reporting of observed health and safety incidents are reported in a timely manner following established protocols.
Key advisor to the department heads of Animals Asia led projects to ensure that there is a rigorous biosecurity plan that considers animal to human, human to animal and animal to animal transfer of hazards and possible consequences. Develops and maintains the means to approve novel items that are used in direct contact with humans and animals.
When requested, provides budgetary forecasting and advice for a range of administrative tasks including strategic planning and progress reporting to the VBHS director regarding veterinary needs, goals and outcomes.
Ensures that international orders are fulfilled as required for Animals Asia’s projects, including for medications that aren’t available in Vietnam.
Oversees bear and elephant clinical protocols to ensure they remain accurate, up to date, and aligned with evolving best practices in bear and elephant care. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving protocol updates submitted by the Vietnamese veterinary team and developing protocols for new veterinary techniques.
As needed, acts as the key veterinary technical advisor to the Sanctuary Managers, Captive Wildlife Manager and Veterinary and Behavioural Husbandry Services Director, and implements actions as needed.
Works closely with other Animals Asia Veterinary Surgeons across China and Vietnam to share knowledge, ideas and ensure the constant endeavour for excellence across all veterinary operations.
Continues to keep their veterinary skills current, maintains CPD requirements, and keeps abreast of developments in the veterinary industry, applying those to Animals Asia programs were appropriate and feasible.
Assists VBHS department in promoting its industry leadership through sharing veterinary technical expertise via presentations, seminars, outreach and demonstration to a range of audiences, both at the sanctuaries and offsite.
Participate in on-call and out-of-hours care when required.

Requirements: Essential (E) / Desirable (D)

Skills / Abilities

Strong leadership skills. (E)
Ability to teach students, interns, nursing staff and other veterinarians. (E)
Good teamwork skills, able to communicate veterinary terminology to laymen at the sanctuary and throughout the organisation. (E)
Strategic planning. (D)
Budget preparation and oversight. (D)

Knowledge

Veterinary expertise, understanding and ability to treat a range of medical and surgical conditions that would be expected in a high volume general veterinary practice. An understanding of these in wildlife is not essential, as techniques used in domestic species are often directly transferable to wildlife. (E)
Experience in developing SOPs, demonstrating the ability to contribute to the on-going review, development and implementation of changes. (E)

Experience

At least 3 years of experience working as a veterinary surgeon with at least some experience at a large mixed species veterinary practice, zoological facility, specialist referral centre, or similar working environment. (E)
Ability to perform routine desexing surgeries of cats and dogs. (E)
Demonstrable ability to develop veterinary skills in other veterinary surgeons beyond the level of graduation, especially in the field of soft tissue surgery. (E)
Able and comfortable to lead emergency surgeries including of the acute abdomen (hepatic, gastric and intestinal surgeries) in one or more veterinary species. (E)
Working experience in Asia, preferably Vietnam. (D)
Experience with elephants, bears or other wildlife is advantageous. (D)

Languages

English. (E)
Vietnamese. (D)

Education / Qualification

Veterinary degree registerable with the Hong Kong Veterinary Surgeons board. (E)
Continually up to date with the current veterinary board’s CPD requirements. (E)

How to apply

Please send the PDF versions of your cover letter and CV (stating the applied position) to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org or by click the link: https://animalsasia.bamboohr.com/careers/101

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interviews.

To find out more: www.animalsasia.org

Animals Asia values candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We welcome applicants of every ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to building an organization that creates an inclusive environment for all.

HANOI, VIETNAM - COMPANION ANIMALS New Position

Embark on an adventure with Animal Doctors International!

We all embark on our Veterinary career expecting it to be a rewarding, dream job. The reality can often be different and lead to frustration, disillusionment and even burnout.

At Animal Doctors International we are acutely aware of the dream vs reality. We endeavour to create an untouchable work-life balance to ensure you can do your best work with the animals we care for.

How?

4 day work week. Yes it includes emergency cover but we understand that this needs to be compensated. While overtime is rare, when it does happen – days in lieu are applied.

Facilities. Our Hanoi hospital is purpose built and is fully kitted out with in house blood machines, digital xray, ultrasound, gas anaesthesia, monitoring equipment, microscopy, fluid pumps, BP machines, cloud based software (paper free!), label printers, dental x-ray!

Please click here to see photos!

Support. This is a hospital run by vets. We understand the pressures and demands of the job. We put patient care first. This means that we allocate up to 40 minutes per consult, ensuring clear communication with clients which helps develop trust between vet and client. This enables our vets to work up cases fully and create the best treatment plans. Our reception and junior vets are fully trained to ensure the day runs as efficiently and smoothly as possible. We have a team of 12 international vets and 20 junior vets with interests and certificates in different areas. This means that our vets always have a huge depth of experience and knowledge to draw on. With our cloud based clinical software and internal messaging system, our team can access cases and give advice and guidance no matter where we are based. We believe that the best patient care happens when our vets feel confident with the team around them. Our clinical director is always available and ready to step in when needed.

Outreach. Being based in a developing country, means that animal welfare is not always a priority. Fortunately, we have the opportunity to change that. We work with both local charities and international NGOs. Our vets regularly take part in TNR campaigns and also disappear into the jungle to take care of elephants when needed!

Fun. We have lots of fun. It's the only way to get through the day sometimes! Our team has a terrific sense of humour, especially when it comes to the hilarious miscommunications that naturally happen in a multicultural environment! After work drinks are compulsory and are always great craic!

As for the life part… that takes care of itself! We are spoiled living in South East Asia. All our hospitals are located in vibrant, chaotic cities with a profound history and unique culture. When we need a break from city life, a short flight can take you to mountain trekking in Sapa or a white, sandy beach in Phu Quoc. Our team is young and dynamic and loves to help our new arrivals settle in and experience the culture as a local should!

Perks:

Full relocation support including Visas, Work Permits and Veterinary Registration.
Bring your pet(s)! Nobody knows better how important this is – our amazing Pet Travel team will support you every step.
CPD is key to our vets being at the top of their game and we ensure this thanks to a generous allowance and an annual trip to Singapore Vet Show!
Advanced study programmes like certificates & specializations are supported.
We commit to our Vets and provide the highest veterinary salaries in our countries.
We understand you need time to travel, explore and rest – you'll have 2 weeks of annual leave to use up!
Support visa for spouses/children where possible.
Biggest perk of all – YOU HAVE AN IMPACT!

Don't just take our word for it, here's what our Vets have to say:

"My journey with Animal Doctors International started with a phone call from Dr Tara during my travels through South East Asia. Shortly after, I met members of the team and participated in their desexing project in Laos, which sparked my interest in working in this unexpected new environment.

After a while of working in Laos, I relocated to work in their new clinic in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Apart from the daily tasks and challenges as a (newly graduated) vet, I also saw myself confronted with the language barrier and cultural differences. Being a sole charge veterinarian for sure tested my abilities in many ways and created a certain performance pressure, however, I never truly felt alone, thanks to a supportive team of international vets within ADI just a phone call or message away.

All of this forced me to work more creatively, and independently and helped me gain a better understanding of people and myself. I strongly believe it was a great opportunity for steep professional as well as personal development and growth that I wouldn't have gone through in a regular Western working environment. On top of all that, I got to live, experience and explore this beautiful country in my time off! Living and working abroad was one of the best decisions for me, and I would highly recommend it to anyone." – Dr Cynthia

EMAIL OUR TEAM: jobs@theanimaldoctors.org

theanimaldoctors.org

CHIANG MAI, THAILAND - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS

VETERINARIANS

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 volunteers all year round. Veterinarians with a strong spay and neuter background who can commit to a longer stay are highly valued. Veterinarians who are wanting to improve their skills for spay and neuter and newly graduates are very welcome. We conduct TNR programs within Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas when we have enough vets.

Volunteer vets work together with our Thai vet when we have TNR programs. On regular days, they help on the treatment of our resident animals and emergency rescue care.

A minimum of one week is required and vets who can commit to one month stay will be considered for free accommodation depending on the availability. Volunteers are based out of our cat shelter in the town of Doi Saket, outside of Chiang Mai city. No fee to volunteers. Onsite accommodation is 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

With the recent pandemic, Covid-19, we will abide with the rules of Thailand authorities regarding any visitors. We are still open for any bookings in the near future but please visit the website https://www.tourismthailand.org/ for any sudden announcement.

(ref 44707 - relisted 26th May)

KOH MAK, THAILAND - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS

Earliest Vacancy - June 2025

About Us:

We are a low-volume clinic to ~900 island animals (58% dog, 42% cat) from birth to burial. We maintain 4 sectors of care: Sterilization, Emergency, Maintenance, and Prevention.
We provide free-of-charge care to all street and local animals. We provide limited, paid, care to owned pets under emergent conditions. We do not participate in animals for business: agriculture or breeding.
We host 1 sole-charge volunteer DVM.
Koh Mak is a small, 16sq. km developed island with only 500 Thai & Cambodian residents. You can expect paved roads, streetlights, speedboats, and a seasonally active middle-class tourist destination. We represent a very sustainable and basic lifestyle deeply connected to nature and our community.

Requirements:

Drive/intend to learn to drive an automatic scooter.
Purchase a Thai SIM Card with mobile data.
3 week minimum, 25hrs/wk 7:00-12:00 Monday-Friday

The Work:

Sterilization: All touchable, friendly, animals are sterilized. Remaining feral dogs need to be caught, ~92% of the population is sterilized.
Emergency: wound care, poisoning, road traffic accidents, and urinary blocks.
Maintenance: wellness checks, grooming (haircut, bath, nail trim).
Preventation: oral and topical preventatives for fleas/ticks (monthly), worms (quarterly), vaccines (annually, performed continually).
All non-surgical care is ambulatory, meaning we are on the street and in people’s homes. There are no clinical hours that involve open business hours or walk-ins.

Potential Deal Breakers:

We have limited/no diagnostics.
We are LOW VOLUME, there is ALWAYS work to do that may not be surgical nor medical.
We are NOT a shelter though we do have long-term adult foster dogs, community feeding, and occasionally provide foster + socialization of pups who we adopt domestically.
We do NOT accept students and do NOT provide educational opportunities.
Due to our high sterilization rate, future DVMs can anticipate only 1-3 surgeries a week or 4-8 surgeries during a 3 week stay.

Accommodation:

We provide a basic, off-site, private, fan room, with NO air con. Those with hostel or camping experience will have an easier time adjusting to our simple, slow island.
We provide refill drinking water, toilet paper, bedding, and towels.
We provide private use of an automatic scooter. Gasoline/helmet is not included.

Here is a short movie that shows what we do and who we are looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4hgKQvGKw8&feature=youtu.be

And here is the full 11-minute film:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63nkBED8LQE&feature=youtu.be
The facility in the videos is our original facility, we are no longer on this piece of land. However, the island images are consistent.

To apply please contact our Clinic Director, Heather. Send your CV and state what opportunity you are interested in: kohmakanimalclinic@gmail.com

(relisted 7th May 2025)

SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA - SMALL ANIMAL / VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Social Enterprise practice in Siem Reap, Cambodia: Be spontaneous!

This is an opportunity for adventure, travel, giving back, experiencing different animal diseases, and a new culture.

As well as the never-a-dull-moment clinical work here, Siem Reap is such a fabulous destination and the adventure of a lifetime. Three well-travelled NZ vet friends (two generations) visited recently, and they all said It was the best holiday of their lives!

We do like it when people are here longer, but we also welcome shorter stays. Being comfortable with sole charge and with surgery is an advantage, but no experience is required for diseases found outside your own country. My staff will help you navigate the fascinating world of exotic diseases.

Please click here to see photos!

This opportunity would also suit someone who wanted to volunteer full time or 3-4 days per week longer term. You can learn a lot and give back while having plenty of time to explore Cambodia and bordering countries for the remainder of the week.

We may or may not have accommodation available depending on availability and length of stay. We are a small team of four doing much for our human and animal community and are not able to cover any volunteer related expenses.

Visit: www.siemreapvet.com (out of date - don't seem to find the time for this) , www.EROVAAT.org and to learn more about us.

Please email Dr Trish Johansen at tjnzcam@gmail.com with references, a CV, availability, and why you would like to spend time with us. Your interest in volunteering is valued and appreciated. I endeavour to reply quickly, but sometimes emails slip through the net - I need a PA. Please don't hesitate to resend if you don't hear back within a week.

Thanks for reading, and searching for opportunities to pay your education forward in an exciting way.

(ref 44708 - relisted 17th April)

EAST KALIMANTAN, BORNEO - SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE/SUN BEARS VOLUNTEERS

Veterinary help needed in Indonesian Borneo

Help improve animal welfare in Indonesia by sharing your skills and experience!

Facility and 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 6 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/puppies at KWPLH. We have attempted to establish a safe home for abandoned animals and a sterilization and adoption program. We currently have 110+ cats under our care as well as close to 30 dogs, and occasionally take care of 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;

Experienced Volunteer Vet [Nurse] Needed
We are in need of experienced veterinarians to assist with training and development of our local animal care team. The primary goal is to further train up our team [specifically our local veterinarian] in specialist medical care for our animals, under more or less challenging conditions, and to train our Indonesian animal care-taking staff in mastering necessary skills and knowledge on specialist issues that need frequent treatments.

Other tasks include ideas on improvement of our medical administration and records, enrichment and training programs, and enhancing our adoption programme. There will be work with the sun bears and other wild species, but most time will go to our domestic animals and staff training.

Outlined below is a list of topics that we need help with:

Training on [preventative] care of key medical issues afflicting animals in our target area of work;
Assist with health checks, monitoring of sick animals, and preventive
medicine;
Provide training to our local team in mastering key 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;
Efficient animal care database management and administration:
Assist with daily animal care, including feeding and cleaning;
Assist with dog training and training our local animal staff;
Assist bear keepers in treatment of sun bear medical issues;
Assist with improvement of enrichment programs for domestic animals, sun bears and other wildlife occasionally taken care of at the center;

For more details about KWPLH and the veterinary position please email us!

We welcome the help from professional veterinarians in 2025. The position is preferably for 3+ months, but do e-mail us as well if you are available for shorter periods. Free housing is provided at the center, but a small local catering fee is required for meals. A volunteer visa will need to be applied for at a small cost. 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

(ref 43658 -relisted 19th March)

SUVA - FIJI - SMALL ANIMAL, VOLUNTEERS

SPONSORED VOLUNTEERING AT SPCA FIJI ISLANDS

Want to truly make a difference, gain diverse experience, all while having the experience of a life time and escaping winter? Come join us for three months (or more!) of sponsored volunteering.

What would I experience?
Picture yourself working in a busy shelter and clinic alongside an amazing team headed up by our wonderful Dr Bernard Emmanuval and his team of six very capable interns. You will also go on outreach clinics, staying in villages and doing surgeries until your fingers can't tie anymore knots. You will help out with our schools and community education programs where you will smile till your face hurts. And, you will assist in our shelter, full of beautiful Fiji Specials, where your heart will swell till it nearly bursts.

Please click here to see photos!

What is sponsored volunteering?
We need qualified and experienced vets, who can support our team to continue to grow our important clinic and outreach services. We are fortunate to have a steady flow of short term volunteers, who do amazing work and are indispensable to how we function. What we also need is a few longer term volunteers. We have six (interns) vets 'in waiting' so we are looking for short term (3 month) 'appointments'. We will cover your return airfare, provide you with shared accommodation and a daily meal stipend/allowance. Meaning your volunteering won't cost you anything. Plus we will throw in some island trips and weekends away where we can. We are famous for hosting our volunteers, which is why so many return, so come give us a go. We promise you won't regret it.

What others say
"Very enthusiastic and caring team; not a single person working there didn’t care deeply about their job and the animals in their care. Veterinary interns were incredible with their surgical knowledge and efficiency day in and day out.
Village visits for spey/neuter was a welcome break from consulting. The crew made an exhausting day seem like a fun field trip.
Staff were very kind and made sure I always had transportation and knew all my itineraries to make sure my time there was trouble-free."
(Dr Cecilia Barr – NZ. Nov-Dec 2022)

"A rewarding experience working with an awesome team that made us really welcome. It really felt like we were making a difference."
(Jeni Watts Vet nurse & Dr Johanna Vicary, New Zealand, volunteers June 2024)

"A wonderful team. The continual hard work and dedication that is put into the SPCA Fiji shelter by the team on the ground is very inspiring and makes it very rewarding to be a part of. I enjoyed all the opportunities available – to consult with locals and their pets, perform many types of surgery, and participate in outreach - an excellent experience."
(Dr Emily Mackle)

"Staff were very friendly and very committed to their work. I felt like I was able to contribute positively to welfare of animals in Fiji and had opportunities to help with clinic set up and vet training support, which I find rewarding. Outreach clinics were a great experience. Practice manager and Board members went out of their way to provide positive out of work experiences making the entire trip very memorable."
(Dr Micaela Elphick - Hunter Valley, NSW - RSPCA)

How do I apply?
Send your expression of interest along with your resume to Shaneel Narayan at clncmngr@gmail.com. First in, best dressed. So act now.

www.spcafiji.com

(listed 18th February)

St Vincent & The Grenadines

MAYREAU, WEST OF TOBAGO KEYS - MAINLY SMALL ANIMAL/WELFARE, VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Vet for Mayreau Animal Welfare, St Vincent & The Grenadines

Although we cannot provide financial compensation, we offer the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a unique setting and to make are a real difference to the lives of the animals and the people who care for them. The ideal candidate will provide medical care, preventative health services, and educational support to the local community.

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Summary:
We are seeking a vet (or a couple) who is passionate about animal welfare, and who has strong communication and inter-personal skills, to provide veterinary care to animals in need (mostly dogs, cats, goats) on the small island of Mayreau, St Vincent & The Grenadines.

Responsibilities:

Provide medical care to a variety of animals (mainly dogs and cats) including diagnosis, treatment and follow up care
Provide preventative health services, including parasite control
Liaise with local people to provide education and support to the community on responsible animal ownership and care
Maintain detailed records of all treatments and procedures
Help with walking some of the dogs and possible participation in fundraising activities would also be much appreciated

Requirements:

A degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited institution
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

You will be supported by a small team of between 2 and 4 other animal loving volunteers, not necessarily vet professionals.

In return, you will receive: -

A unique and rewarding volunteer experience in a beautiful Caribbean setting
The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the animals and the community
Free accommodation in a characterful wooden house with large balcony overlooking the Marine Park of the Tobago Cays

For more information, please contact Gill by email fitzgerald201@btinternet.com or Whats App: +44 77591 46327

See our website: hwww.mayreau-animal-welfare.org, and

(ref 53221 - posted 6th June)

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