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Volunteer Veterinarian - Costa Rica
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- University Degree in Veterinary Medicine
- 1 year experience in small animal practice
- Veterinary experience with zoo animals or wildlife rehabilitation
- Basic surgery skills
- Spanish as native language would be ideal but if you only speak English then a willingness to learn
- Availability for minimum 6 months and maximum 12 months
- Driver´s license (ideally)
MAIN TASKS:
- Assist in daily work with the veterinary team at the rescue center
- Assist on emergencies outside the rescue center
- Assist in emergencies at night and early morning
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :
- This is a voluntary position – you will need to provide flights to Costa Rica.
- If you complete 6 months successfully we will refund your flight cost.
- Accommodation provided
- Vaccine protocol will be asked for after the interview - Please send your CV to [email protected] and [email protected]
- All candidates need to present two references and will have an interview
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VOLUNTARY VETERINARY POSITION AT ORANGUTAN REHABILITATION CENTRE IN KETAPANG, KALIMANTAN (INDONESIA)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Veterinary Degree from an accredited University
- Minimun 2 years of clinical experience in small animal practice
- Veterinary experience with Great Apes in a Zoo or wildlife rehabilitation centre
- Basic surgical skills
- Previous experience in a developing country
- Good spoken English and willingness to learn Indonesian
- Good physical condition and readiness to spend time (2 months) in remote forest areas, at the orangutan release and monitoring camp
- Availability for a minimum of 3 months
MAIN TASKS:
- Assist with daily routines in the veterinary team at the orangutan rescue centre in Sungai Awan, about 30 minutes drive from the town of Ketapang, West-Kalimantan (1 month)
- Support and build veterinary capacity of the local monitoring team at IAR orangutan release and monitoring site in Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (2 months)
FURTHER INFORMATION:
- No salary or travel expenses will be provided
- Provided in-country: visa expenses, food, accommodation, internal flights/transportation to release site
- Protocols for vaccination and medical tests to be followed will be provided after interview
- Please also fill in our Intake Questionnaire and attach it to your application
- Please send your CV and completed questionnaire to [email protected]
- All short-listed candidates will be requested to send at least 2 references and will be interviewed