Facility
BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Closing Date
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Description
FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on www.four-paws.org.
Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us along our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.
We are recruiting for 2 further Chief Animal Caretaker positions at our BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh in Vietnam, which is home to Asiatic black bears rescued from bile farms and illegal trade.
Your contribution will be:
Being a key member of the animal department ensuring the smooth and efficient daily operations of the bear areas at BEAR SANCTUARY Ninh Binh
Supervising the animal caretaker teams making sure that daily husbandry practices and safety protocols are strictly adhered to
Ongoing adaptation of husbandry routines and procedures to cater to the bears’ needs
Carrying out introductions and positive reinforcement training
Capacity building of local animal caretaking staff with on the job training and workshops
Education and Pre-requisites
Your profile ideally illustrates:
A degree in a relevant scientific field: biology, zoology, animal behaviour, animal management or similar. We will also consider those without a degree who have significant relevant experience.
Minimum three years experience working in captive animal management, experience with large carnivores is a plus
Experience in a managerial role, supervising and training others
Experience with animal social introductions and positive reinforcement training
Prior experience living and working abroad, preferably in SE Asia
Practical, adaptable, creative, hardworking, problem solver
Great affinity to animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission
Compensation and benefits
Our offer includes:
13 month salary: 25,000,000 VND
Onsite accommodation
Annual return flight
Work permit for Vietnam
Application instructions
FOUR PAWS works towards a world filled with respect, empathy and understanding for animals and believes in the same values for people: we strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply as we welcome everyone who wants to support our mission.
Be part of a good cause and apply for your next professional challenge with your cover letter and CV in English to: Emily.Lloyd@four-paws.org
Link to the job ad:
https://www.four-paws.org/about-us/jobs/chief-animal-caretaker-vietnam