Full-time | 45 hours per week | LIONSROCK, Bethlehem, South Africa

9.10.2024

FOUR PAWS is the global animal welfare organisation for animals under direct human influence, which reveals suffering, rescues animals in need and protects them. Find out more about our sustainable campaigns and projects on

Would you like to contribute to something meaningful and work with us on our mission? This is your chance. We are looking for dedicated people to enrich our team.

Your contribution will be

Overseeing the health and well-being of all the sanctuaries animals, mainly big cats
Being part of all veterinary related tasks, including procedures, medical check ups, diagnostics
Upkeeping of medical records
Observational assessments of all animals and adjustments to their medication and care, depending on the individual’s needs, including husbandry aspects such as nutritional and environmental needs
Contributing to general husbandry as part of the animal management team
Contributing to preventative medicine protocols in a captive welfare setting
Participating in and supporting the safe transfer of animals to the sanctuary
Assisting in managing free roaming game

Your profile ideally illustrates

Ideally several years of experience in small or mixed animal practice, preferably including a welfare and/or wildlife settings
Fully qualified veterinarian, must be registered with the South African Veterinary council or eligible to do so
For South Africa, due to Employment Equity Laws, applications from South African citizens only, are required
Highly motivated animal welfare mindset
Fluent in English
Good Microsoft office and record keeping knowledge
Willingness to relocate to Bethlehem, Free State
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends and being on standby
Drivers license
Passion for animal welfare and FOUR PAWS vision and mission

Our offer includes

The opportunity to truly contribute national and global animal welfare
A multinational team with the spirit of being ONE FOUR PAWS
A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
An eLearning onboarding platform

We reveal, rescue and protect unique animals from many different species through systems change and by creating species-appropriate environments at our sanctuaries!

We celebrate our colleagues' differences and strive to create an inclusive environment because we believe that only by working together, we can advance animal welfare worldwide. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we strongly encourage candidates from all diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply.

All interested individuals are invited to submit their applications for the position. Please note that in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, having a valid work permit for the respective country or being eligible to obtain one is a requirement for this position prior to commencing employment.

Join our passionate team to make a difference for animals. Apply with your CV in English and salary expectation here:

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LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary

Application deadline: 25 October 2024.

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