Veterinarian

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organization for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team. Your contribution will be: Overseeing the health and well-being of all the sanctuaries animals, mainly big cats; Being part of all veterinary related tasks, including procedures, medical checkups, diagnostics; Upkeeping of medical records; Observational assessments of all animals and adjustments to their medication and care, depending on the individual’s needs, including husbandry aspects such as nutritional and environmental needs; Contributing to general husbandry as part of the animal management team; Contributing to preventative medicine protocols in a captive welfare setting; Participating in and supporting the safe transfer of animals to the sanctuary; Assisting in managing free roaming game.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the health and well-being of all the sanctuaries animals, mainly big cats; Being part of all veterinary related tasks, including procedures, medical checkups, diagnostics; Upkeeping of medical records; Observational assessments of all animals and adjustments to their medication and care, depending on the individual’s needs, including husbandry aspects such as nutritional and environmental needs; Contributing to general husbandry as part of the animal management team; Contributing to preventative medicine protocols in a captive welfare setting; Participating in and supporting the safe transfer of animals to the sanctuary; Assisting in managing free roaming game

Requirements

Fully qualified veterinarian, must be registered with the South African Veterinary council or eligible to do so; For South Africa, due to Employment Equity Laws, applications from South African citizens only, are required; Highly motivated animal welfare mindset; Fluent in English; Good Microsoft office and record keeping knowledge; Willingness to relocate to Bethlehem, Free State; Willingness to work extended hours and weekends and being on standby; Driver’s license; Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS’ vision and mission

Nice to have

Ideally several years of experience in small or mixed animal practice, preferably including a welfare and/or wildlife settings

Benefits

The opportunity to truly contribute national and global animal welfare; A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS; A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team; An eLearning onboarding platform; Birthday leave: extra day off to use around your birthday