Head Veterinary Nurse with conservation experience

Description

Organisation Description: 

Sea Shaw Limited is a veterinary and conservation business established in 2013 by Dr. Christina Shaw, the principal veterinary surgeon. The Nambatu Vet is a newly established veterinary service for companion animals in Port Vila. The business works closely with the non-profit Vanuatu Environmental Science Society to implement wildlife conservation projects.

Job Desctiption:

Head veterinary nurse at the Nambatu Vet. Duties include supervising and training junior staff, animal handing and nursing, sterilisation of surgical equipment and sanitary control on the premises. Maintaining maintenance records on veterinary equipment and implementing in house maintenance requirements. Stock control. Client communications.
Design and writing of project proposals and implementation of conservation and animal welfare projects and programmes.
Development and implement a training programme for junior staff and volunteers.
Development of protocols and policies.

Selection Criteria:

Must have qualification in Veterinary Nursing equivalent to Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon's (RCVS) level three diploma in veterinary nursing or Australian certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
At least 10 years' experience in clinical veterinary practice
Experience in managing a team of veterinary professionals
Experience in training veterinary nurses
Must have experience in marine conservation projects and animal welfare and /or animal control
programmes.
Must have driver's license
Excellent written and spoken English
Experience in marine conservation projects and ability to scuba dive is desirable

Salary: Commensurate with experience

How to Apply

Apply by: Email

Contact Person: Christina Shaw

Contact Phone: (678) 5502222

Email to send applications to: [email protected]

How to apply - more information:

Please email your application with cover letter detailing your experience and your CV including qualifications