About the Role

The Veterinary Nurse is a key support role for the veterinary surgeons at CBRC, contributing to training and supervision of Chinese Veterinary Interns and Junior Veterinary Surgeons. The nurse maintains anaesthesia, runs the small animal clinic, and ensures preventative medicine programmes are delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain anaesthesia of bears and other animals under indirect supervision of the lead veterinary surgeon
• Supervise the small animal clinic: appointment bookings, client interactions, records, vaccinations, and nursing care
• Maintain equipment and infrastructure; manage stock ordering of medications and consumables
• Lead preventative medicine for bears including parasite treatments and monthly health checks
• Provide hospital nursing care with accurate record-keeping
• Supervise and train junior veterinary staff
• Lead and participate in emergency training including darting and CPR

Requirements

• Degree in Veterinary Nursing or Veterinary Technology
• At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in general/mixed practice, zoo medicine, or specialist referral centre
• Passion for veterinary anaesthesia; experience with multiparameter monitoring (capnography, pulse oximetry)
• Strong organisational skills and computer proficiency (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
• Must commit for a minimum of 2 years
• Fluent English; working experience in Asia (preference for China)

How to Apply

Apply via the link or send CV and cover letter to hrhkg@animalsasia.org.

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.