Vietnamese Veterinary Intern Recruitment 2025
Animals Asia, an international animal charity, is devoted to to end suffering of all animals throughout Asia. We promote compassion and respect for all animals and work to bring about long-term change.
Unique and exciting opportunities for Vietnamese Veterinary Surgeons
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, qualified Vietnamese veterinary surgeon to join our bear and vet team. The position will be based at our Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre (VBRC) in Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc province and/or Bach Ma Bear Rescue Centre (BMBRC), Bach Ma National Park, Hue Province. Interns must be open to both short- and long-term placements at either centre, and willing to travel regularly between the two if needed. This position is a broad-based one-year internship program of flexible rotating clinical instruction beyond the professional degree (e.g. DVM). These intern positions may be extended for a further 12 months, after successful completion of the first year. The positions are structured to provide international standard practical experience in applying knowledge gained during veterinary college in a supervised environment. The aim of the program is to prepare veterinarians with the skills and knowledge required to work in the Bach Ma Bear Rescue Centre or Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre and a position may be offered at either centre following completion of the training program.
Position: Vietnamese Veterinary Intern
Location: Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre, Tam Dao National Park, Vinh Phuc Province and/or Bach Ma Bear Rescue Centre, Bach Ma National Park, Hue Province.
Type: Full time five (5) days a week with some on-call and weekend work applicable.
Term: One year Internship including initial 2 month probationary period.
Internship Package: $400 USD per month, free on-site or nearby accommodation, accident insurance, meal and travel allowance. Reasonable costs for any relocations between the two sanctuaries that occur during the internship covered by Animals Asia.
Position Description: This position will involve assisting the vet surgeons and the veterinary nurses with all routine duties pertaining to the health of resident bears, as well as cats and dogs in the companion animal clinic. Other duties will include record keeping, preparing medications and maintaining excellent standards of hygiene in all clinical areas.
The Veterinary Intern will report to a veterinary surgeon and will work closely with the whole team. The intern may be required to travel within Asia and participate in welfare outreach and veterinary training projects, and work with local veterinarians.
Requirements:
- A degree in veterinary science and good understanding of written and oral English is essential. Those that are in their final year of veterinary studies and due to graduate will be considered.
- Hold a current veterinary practice certificate or be granted one within 6 months of starting the internship
- While the program is intended for recently graduated candidates, applications from candidates with more experience as a qualified veterinary surgeon will be considered.
- The ability to communicate in the English language is essential. We recommend candidates have an English level equivalent to at least IELTS 6.0 in speaking and reading.
- Excellent clinical and organisational skills, attention to detail, an aptitude for problem-solving medicine and self-directed learning and plenty of initiative and flexibility.
- A good sense of humour, excellent communication skills and the ability to live and work closely with the rest of the team, comprising both foreign and local staff.
Suitable candidates must be able to commit for a minimum of 1 year. This role includes program-funded training and expenses. Selected candidates will sign a training contract with a commitment period; early termination may require reimbursement of training costs in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Application: Please apply using the BambooHR link here
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Applicants who have not received a reply after six weeks from the date of the advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful. Only short-listed applicants will be interviewed, the interview will be conducted in English. Closing date for application is 26 September 2025
Personal data collected will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes.
For more information on VBRC, BMBRC and Animals Asia, visit www.animalsasia.org