About the Role

The Resident Veterinary Surgeon provides day-to-day medical and surgical care for bears and other animals at Animals Asia’s Chengdu Bear Rescue Centre (CBRC). The role also involves training Chinese veterinary interns and junior surgeons.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary examination, diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and follow-up care for bears and other animals
• Perform cholecystectomies on new bear arrivals and health checks
• Lead emergency surgeries including acute abdomen (hepatic, gastric, intestinal)
• Supervise veterinary nurses during medical and surgical procedures
• Perform euthanasia when medically necessary after consultation with the senior team
• Participate in outreach programmes in China and across Asia
• Train veterinary interns, students, and local veterinarians
• Maintain accurate medical records and photographs
• Assist with inventory management and routine cleaning

Requirements

• Veterinary degree
• At least 2–3 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience in a large mixed-species practice, zoological facility, or specialist referral centre
• Ability to lead emergency surgeries (hepatic, gastric, intestinal)
• Ability to perform routine desexing of cats and dogs
• Working experience in Asia beneficial; Mandarin/Sichuanese advantageous
• Fluent English

How to Apply

Send a PDF cover letter (stating the applied position) and CV to hrhkg@animalsasia.org or apply via the link.

About the Organisation

Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. We’ve been rescuing bears from lives of cruelty and giving them the safety and care they deserve for over 25 years. Through our sanctuaries, education and policy change, we’re building a kinder world for all animals.