Free the Bears

Assistant Veterinarian

GeneralPosted 3 mo ago

Location

Takeo Province

Job Type

FULLTIME

Salary

USD 350 - 500

Work Mode

On-site

Industry

Wildlife Conservation

Languages

Khmer, English

About the role

As the Assistant Veterinarian, you will be trained in the daily operations of the wildlife veterinary hospital, providing high-quality care to rescued animals.
You will support routine health procedures, assist with diagnostics and treatments, help maintain hospital organisation, and contribute to the overall welfare of animals in our care.
Perform visual health assessments and assist with regular veterinary rounds.
Perform behavioural monitoring of bears undergoing treatment.
Dispense and administer medications.
Assist with all aspects of routine health checks, treatments, and ongoing clinical care.
Conduct basic in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for external analysis.
Maintain accurate medical and behavioural records.
Help organise, clean, and maintain the veterinary hospital and clinical equipment.
Assist with animal rescues and emergency cases when required.
Support inventory management, including stock checks and ordering of drugs and consumables.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Veterinarian is required Qualified veterinarian.
Good command of written and spoken English.
Proficiency in written and spoken Khmer.
Experience in a veterinary hospital setting Experience ing with wildlife in a sanctuary setting Able to ride a motorbike and drive a car Strong commitment to wildlife welfare and conservation.
Highly motivated, compassionate, and harding.
Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to effectively and respectfully within a diverse, multicultural team.
Ability to autonomously, take initiative, prioritise tasks effectively, and adapt to changing demands at short notice.

Required Skills

VeterinarianEnglishKhmerVeterinary hospital experienceWildlife rehabilitationMotorbike ridingDrivingWildlife welfareConservationMotivationCompassionHardworkingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsTime management skillsTeamworkAutonomyInitiativePrioritizationAdaptability

Schedule & Flexibility

Schedule:standard

Compensation Details

Salary:OK Transparent

Bonus:13th Month Salary

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and contract type
Private Health Insurance
Medical insurance
Annual Leave
Annual Bonus / 13th Month Salary
Seniority payment provided after 6 months of service, twice per year
Professional development opportunities

About Free the Bears

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Free the Bears is an international conservation organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting wildlife threatened by the illegal wildlife trade and bear bile farming across Southeast Asia.

Industry

Wildlife Conservation