The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is a prestigious organization dedicated to excellence in horse racing and equine welfare.

This is an exciting opportunity for a junior clinician to join our team of veterinary surgeons. The position will involve working for both the Department of Veterinary Clinical Services and the Department of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity Policy, allowing the successful applicant to gain a thorough understanding and the practical skills related to all aspects of racetrack veterinary practice.

The position will be primarily based in Hong Kong, at the Sha Tin racing complex. In addition, you will provide veterinary cover on a rotational basis at the HKJC’s Equine Hospital located at Conghua Racecourse, which is in China, approximately 4 hours’ drive from Hong Kong. You will work closely with senior colleagues and there will be opportunities to gain valuable experience and develop practical skills in a busy, world-class racing environment. You will be encouraged to contribute to ongoing and future research projects.

The Job

You will:

• Provide assistance to senior colleagues;
• in the administration of daily treatments during routine stable rounds
• in the performance of diagnostic procedures such as airway endoscopy, gastroscopy, radiography, ultrasonography, MRI and nuclear scintigraphy
• during pre and post-race veterinary examinations and race day operations
• by supporting general veterinary-related services such as accompanying airport convoys and convoys between Hong Kong and Conghua
• Perform general anaesthesia and assisting with elective and emergency surgery
• Management and treatment of hospitalised patients

About You

You should have:

• Hold a degree recognized by the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong
• Have some experience in equine practice and be able to demonstrate competence in core clinical skills
• Be enthusiastic and motivated to learn
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an advantage but not essential.

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

How to apply

Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference through the application link.

https://careers.hkjc.com/job-invite/2651/

For enquiries, please contact Emmie Tong, Manager, Talent Acquisition, at emmie.pk.tong@hkjc.org.hk

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