JOB POSTING: VETERINARIAN

Position: Veterinarian

Location: Chełm, Lubelskie Voivodeship, Poland

Eligibility requirements: Licensed veterinarian in Poland. The right to practice a profession on the territory of the Republic of Poland

Duration: 3 months with possible extension

Start: ASAP

Job Purpose: In response to emergency in Ukraine we are recruiting a licensed veterinarian to support our work at the Chelm camp animal health center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential

• Interested in supporting disaster relief efforts by providing veterinarian services to Ukrainian refugees on the Polish boarder

• Ability to work long, active days • Ability to work with minimal staff and support clinic logistics when needed

• Comfortable working in primitive clinic conditions with limited resources • Ability to work under pressure supporting traumatized clients

• Cultural sensitivity and effective cross-cultural communication skills

• Pro-active attitude

Desirable:

• Knowledge of animal health challenges in emergency response environment

• Work internationally with a non-profit organization

Objectives:

• Provide clinical exam and vaccines

• Conduct medical/surgical assignments on an as needed basis

• Supervision of technicians and assistants when applicable

• Other clinic tasks based on need: administration, logistics setup, restraint of animals, etc.

• Share knowledge and answer questions from clients

• Collect clinic data qualitative and quantitative for reports
 

How to apply:

• To apply please send your C.V. and cover letter to recruitment@vetswithoutborders.ca

 

About Veterinarians without Borders:

Veterinarians without Borders (VWB) works for, and with, communities in need to foster the health of animals, people and the environments that sustain us. VWB/VSF works nationally and internationally to train animal health workers, increase food security, and improve animal & public health. VWB/VSF provides volunteer placements for veterinarians and other animal & public health professionals overseas and in Northern Canada.