Mixed/Wildlife, Senior Vet
- Organisation:
- RSPCAPNG
- Location:
- Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, International
- Occupation:
- Veterinarian - Mixed Animal
- Employment Type:
- Full Time
- Posted:
If you’re a qualified veterinarian looking to make a difference, exploring a new beginning with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Papua New Guinea Inc (RSPCAPNG) means opening a door to opportunities to perform surgical procedures and work up complex medical cases as referral is not a possibility here. We are seeking a qualified candidate to join our small, dedicated veterinary team in the beautiful South Pacific country of Papua New Guinea.
Based in Port Moresby, the RSPCAPNG is the only private veterinary clinic and animal shelter in PNG.
RSPCAPNG is a not-for-profit organization established in 1976. We not only provide veterinary services, but strive to contribute to our community and advance patient healthcare through our animal shelter and rehoming of animals and RSPCAPNG school’s education programmes. We also manage the local government Dog Pound and are responsible for the collection of dogs within Port Moresby and contribute to the population management of dogs through our “Enap liklik Dok” Spay and Nueter initiative.
Qualifications / Responsibilities
RSPCAPNG is seeking to employ a full time Senior Veterinarian to be part of our Vet Team, to meet the needs of our expanding access to care and increasing capacity for services. We value a professional demeanour and appearance, as well as a candidate with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive friendly attitude. We see the entire spectrum of clients throughout our operation, so a respectful and willing approach to work with clients to find solutions to meet the pet’s needs is critical.
Our operations run Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays 8am to 2pm. The schedule would be shared among the Veterinarians, as this the only public veterinary facility in Port Moresby it can mean attending emergencies after hours, weekends and holidays on occasion.
You will be responsible for shared day-to-day case management of the clinic patients, shelter animals, pound animals, and out of town patients. Additionally, you oversee the veterinary support staff, training and mentoring them as well as ensuring the administrative policies and decisions are followed. Your position also involves the promotion of the RSPCAPNG welfare activities.
Requirements
Essential
- A veterinary degree from an accredited university
- Eligibility for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Papua New Guinea
- Relevant veterinary and people management experience
- Willing to teach/train veterinary and veterinary support staff
Desirable
- Experience in shelter animal medicine and exotic / PNG Native Species (macropods, amphibians, reptiles, avian)
- Experience with RX Works Veterinary Software
- Providing High Quality High Volume (HQHV) Spay and Castration of cats and dogs
Remuneration
The salary package will be commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate. This package will include medical insurance, 25 days’ annual leave, annual return airfares, access to a fully maintained vehicle and on-site shared accommodation.
Employment in PNG requires a Work Permit and Working Visa and will be applied for by the RSPCAPNG on behalf of the successful applicant.
To find out more about us, please look us up on our website www.rspca.org.pg or follow us on our Facebook page RSPCA of PNG or 
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If you believe this position is for you, please email us at generalmanager@rspca.org.pg to request a full job description, or submit your resume and a letter of interest. Overseas applications are encouraged. Please ensure you address criteria requirements as part of your application packet.
