Have you ever dreamt of going off the beaten track? Using your skills to really make long lasting change in the community?
An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Vet (experienced) to volunteer their skills in a remote community in Thailand.
Sangkhlaburi lies within the Kanchanburi province, approximately eight hours from Bangkok. Situated on the Myanmar border this picturesque town is surrounded by stunning mountains, national parks, waterfalls and rivers.
With a Thai, Burmese, Karen, Mon and Laos population the rich cultural diversity is what makes this town unique.
Established in 2006, Baan Unrak Thai Animal Sanctuary is a small sanctuary in Sangkhlaburi. The sanctuary is currently home to 30 resident dogs.
The nearest veterinary clinic is located over three hours away, so the local animals rely on the sanctuary to assist them in times of need. We see all manner of ailments – from regular fleas & ticks, to scabies, distemper, parvo, and human inflicted injuries.
We also run regular sterilisation and vaccination projects to humanely manage the stray animal population, and improve the health and wellbeing of animals and humans in the area.
An experienced vet, you will work with a small passionate team of volunteers (including a Sanctuary Manager) to improve the health and wellbeing of all animals in Sangkhlaburi.
You’ll be flexible and adaptable, with sound analytical skills to tackle the challenges that the role presents. Your sense of humour will also assist with this!
In return, this opportunity will offer you hands-on experience in a challenging yet extremely rewarding role, particularly the constant learning and seeing the direct impact that your work has in the lives of animals and humans in the community.
It will also offer you the opportunity to put your skills to the test – with limited diagnostics and basic equipment, plus exposure to unique injuries, illnesses and diseases and treatments that you won’t find in developed countries.
For further information on this exciting opportunity including a copy of the position description, please email us at info@thaianimalsanctuary.com
For further information on the sanctuary, please visit our website www.thaianimalsanctuary.com
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To apply, please forward a covering letter and CV (including details of two referees) to info@thaianimalsanctuary.com
