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Volunteer Vet Nurse ~ vacancy
Vervet Monkey Foundation, Tzaneen, South Africa
Would you like to volunteer with one of the largest Primate Sanctuaries in the world?
We are seeking a dedicated, positive and friendly character to take on the role of Veterinary Nurse with immediate effect. This placement is for a minimum of 12 months with a view to a longer term position.
In our Veterinary Nurse, we want someone:
- With at least two years work experience
- Who has a keen interest in nutrition and natural treatments
- Has excellent organisational and people skills, is self motivated and confident in working on their own initiative
Duties will involve:
- Responsibility for monitoring and recording the health and wellbeing of all monkeys at the Foundation and supporting the primary care provided to the orphans during baby season.
- Preparation and distribution of treatments to monkeys ~ which can be an all day challenge.
- Managing stock of medical supplies and supplements.
- Manage special diets for sick monkeys. Prepare and administer specific medications (by oral or intravenous means).
- Testing and microscopic examination of samples - TB, Faecal etc
- Delivering routine medical care ~ cleaning or stitching wounds, and assist visiting vets with critical care, routine surgeries/vasectomies etc
- Introducing volunteers to the medical areas, which involves general husbandry and sharing knowledge.
- Maintaining medical records (Access Database) and possible supervision of quarantine area.
In taking on this unpaid volunteer role, we will provide basic cabin accommodation and vegan/vegetarian meals.
For further information on the experience we offer at the Foundation, please download our Volunteer Pack from the following link: http://www.vervet.za.org/volunteer/volunteer_home.asp
If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV with a covering letter to the following: Josie du Toit - info@vervet.za.org
For a prompt response, please reference your e-mail “Volunteer Veterinary Nurse Role”.
Volunteer Driver ~ vacancy
Vervet Monkey Foundation, Tzaneen, South Africa
We are urgently seeking an enthusiastic and friendly character to take on the role of Foundation Driver with immediate effect. This placement is for a minimum of 6 months with a view to a longer term position.
In our Foundation Driver, we want someone :
- At least 21 years old with a full, clean manual driving licence.
- Confidence in operating and driving in South Africa.
- Must have a keen interest in the environment and conservation, not necessarily having previously worked with animals.
- Able to work on their own initiative.
As your primary goal will be to act as Driver for the Foundation's daily activities, your duties will involve :
- Collecting food for the Monkeys on a daily basis (this will involve driving a trailer)
- Providing transfers to Tzaneen for arriving and departing volunteers and also collecting and transporting our Monkeys (vet visits etc).
- Working within the provided budget, monitor and replenish the Foundation's stock ~ this includes shopping for gas bottles, volunteer groceries, collecting water etc.
When not driving, you may have the opportunity to assist in other tasks at the Foundation.
In taking on this unpaid volunteer role, we will provide basic cabin accommodation, vegan/vegetarian meals and you will also gain the opportunity to experience the culture and wildlife of South Africa.
For further information on the experience we offer at the Foundation, please download our Volunteer Pack from the following link : http://www.vervet.za.org/volunteer/volunteer_home.asp
If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail your CV with a covering letter to the following : Josie du Toit (Animal Manager) - info@vervet.za.org
For a prompt response, please reference your e-mail (Foundation Driver Role).
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