Veterinarian

The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) was established in 2003 by Münster Zoo and the Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations (ZGAP). It is the first nature conservation centre in Cambodia, located on 25 hectares of land in Phnom Kulen National Park at the trailhead for the historic site of Kbal Spean, about 50 km north of Siem Reap. The goals of the ACCB include the rehabilitation of confiscated, mainly globally threatened wildlife and the conservation breeding of selected species, in combination with environmental education and capacity building for conservation and an expanding in-situ conservation and research programme. The animal stock at ACCB currently includes approximately 275 individuals from about 40 species of birds, mammals, and reptiles.

For additional information regarding the project please familiarize yourself further at our website www.accb-cambodia.org, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ACCBCambodia.

The ACCB is currently looking to fill its part-time Veterinarian position. This is a challenging but rewarding position for a highly dedicated and motivated individual with a keen interest in making a contribution to conservation. As the current animal stock does not require a full-time veterinarian, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to either conduct relevant research on site, or pursue other part-time work in close proximity to ACCB including Siem Reap. In addition, he/she will have to be prepared to support a variety of other activities at ACCB as required, such as helping in general animal husbandry, education, maintenance, administration, participation in special events, or fundraising. The Veterinarian reports to the Project Manager.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Veterinarian is responsible for animal health and well-being, in close collaboration with the Curator and animal keeping team. The Veterinarian is supervised by the Project Manager.

• Attend to animal stock, including initial health check and monitoring of new arrivals during quarantine, routine checks and health screening of animal stock

• Develop and refine protocols and record keeping systems in close collaboration with the Head Keeper, maintain accurate and complete records

• Consider the risk of disease transfer in all confiscated and donated animals prior to release or movement into the breeding program

• Develop and adhere to protocols for quarantine

• Train animal keeping staff in standard veterinary procedures (e.g. identification and treatment of parasites, capture and restraint, injections, post mortem examination, chemical immobilization, etc.)

• Advise on and assist with improvements of animal facilities and husbandry methods particularly as they relate to animal health

• Maintain veterinary facilities in a clean and orderly manner

• Acquire and maintain necessary drug stock and veterinary equipment

• Maintain veterinary procedures and facilities while ensuring the adherence to internationally recognized standards

• Produce monthly and quarterly reports on activities, progress, results, and program evaluations

• Prepare budget requests, and manage the allocated veterinary budget

Requirements

• Good command of English (spoken and written)

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Flexibility and ability to cope with a sometimes heavy workload, while at other times possibly a very light workload, and to multi-task in a demanding environment

• Good practical skills and common sense

• Computer literacy

• Physically fit and able to work in a hot and humid climate

• Ability to live under simple conditions in a poor and rural are in a different culture

Conditions / remuneration:

• Free shared accommodation at ACCB, located at Kbal Spean in Phnom Kulen National Park

• Airfare to/from site, including one return flight per year

• On site transport and internet access is available

• Preference will be given to candidates indicating that they are prepared to stay for longer periods

• A small salary will be provided which will be sufficient to cover living expenses

Last date to apply: March 15, 2015. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Please apply as soon as possible via email including covering letter, CV and the contact details of two references to:

Dr. Martina Raffel, Allwetterzoo Münster, raffel@allwetterzoo.de