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Wildlife Veterinarian, WWF - Pakistan
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Director Biodiversity, WWF - Pakistan
WWF –P, Kalabagh Office [Ayubia National Park, KP]
Short-term Contract [six months]
5 days [Monday to Friday] / 40 hrs per week
0830 hrs to 1715 hrs
Duties and Responsibilities
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Attend to the wildlife species emergency in the Ayubia National Park area.
Training the relevant staff and community representatives in basic husbandry,
care, diseases/vaccination of livestock and handling veterinary emergencies.
Available to dart leopards and monitor vital signs during anesthesia to help in
scientific research.
Conduct necropsies if required
Take biological samples for research.
Available to help the KP Wildlife Department in the care of animals at the Lalazar
Wildlife Park.
Set up a basic veterinary unit in Kalabagh.
Selection Criteria
Education, Experience & Working Knowledge
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DVM with specialization in veterinary surgery/anesthesia is preferred.
At least one year work experience, particularly with the cat species, any
experience with the wildlife species will be extremely valuable.
Updated knowledge of safe tranquilizers and antidotes used in the cat family is
essential.
Skills & Attributes
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Physical fitness is a must. The candidate must be able to work well in low
temperatures.
Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Passionate & Optimistic, Challenging &
Inspiring, Credible & Accountable, and Persevering & Delivering Results.
Sensitivity to gender and other current social issues in Pakistan.
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Ability and aptitude for extensive field work in remote areas.
WWF- Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right to amend this document
from time to time, as may be required in the interests of the organization