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