Assistant Veterinarian for Free The Bears Fund Inc.
| For : | Cambodian Only |
| Categories : | Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine |
| Schedule : | Full time job |
| Sex : | Male, Female |
| Language : | Khmer, English |
| Location : | Takeo |
| Hiring : | 1 Position |
| Closing Date : | 21st May 2026 |
| Salary : |
$350 - $500
|
| Experience : | Yes |
| Degree : | Bachelor |
Are you passionate about wildlife conservation? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of endangered species? Free the Bears is an international conservation organisation dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting wildlife threatened by the illegal wildlife trade and bear bile farming across Southeast Asia.
In Cambodia, we operate the Cambodia Bear Sanctuary, where we provide lifelong care for around 120 rescued sun bears and moon bears.
Our sanctuary is supported by a team of local and international staff and features a fully equipped wildlife hospital with gas anaesthesia, digital radiography, ultrasound, and diagnostic laboratory facilities. Through our Veterinary Programme, we work to strengthen local veterinary capacity and apply a One Health approach to wildlife care, biosecurity, and zoonotic disease surveillance, while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare.
- Perform visual health assessments and assist with regular veterinary rounds.
- Perform behavioural monitoring of bears undergoing treatment.
- Dispense and administer medications.
- Assist with all aspects of routine health checks, treatments, and ongoing clinical care.
- Conduct basic in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for external analysis.
- Maintain accurate medical and behavioural records.
- Help organise, clean, and maintain the veterinary hospital and clinical equipment.
- Assist with animal rescues and emergency cases when required.
- Support inventory management, including stock checks and ordering of drugs and consumables.
- English - Good
- Khmer - Good
- Bachelor's Degree in Veterinarian is required
- Qualified veterinarian.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Proficiency in written and spoken Khmer language.
- Experience in a veterinary hospital setting
- Experience working with wildlife in a sanctuary setting
- Able to ride a motorbike and drive a car
- Strong commitment to wildlife welfare and conservation.
- Highly motivated, compassionate, and hardworking.
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively and respectfully within a diverse, multicultural team.
- Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, prioritise tasks effectively, and adapt to changing work demands at short notice.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Willingness and flexibility to routinely work weekends and public holidays (with time off in lieu).
Interested candidates are invited to apply through this link.
As a global organization that works with partners and communities across a wide range of countries, Free the Bears values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applicants of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply regardless of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, socioeconomic status or disability to help us build an inclusive environment across all areas of our work.
Thanks, From Khmer Online Jobs Team
| Organization : | Free The Bears Fund Inc. |
| Address : | Bati District, Takeo Province, Cambodia |
| Website : |
https://freethebears.org/pages/work-with-us |
