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Sea Turtle Veterinarian (closed)

Brief Job Description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a hands-on specialist in turtle care to join our Marine Savers team, resident on a 5-star island resort. We invite applications from qualified veterinarians with experience of reptile pathology and tropical marine biology.

The Role

• Manage our Turtle Rescue Centre; on-call for rescue and first-aid (surgery and amputations).
• Daily husbandry, develop diet plans, hand-feed turtles, clean & maintain our rehabilitation tanks.
• Conduct research on ‘buoyancy syndrome’; order medications, develop protocols and facilities.
• Continue our international ‘Flying Turtles’ program; conduct public-facing outreach & media interviews.

The Ideal Candidate

• Veterinary Science qualifications, with experience in reptile pathology and surgery.
• Knowledge and experience in corals and tropical marine biology preferred.
• Proficient written/spoken English (extra languages desirable); sociable, creative, adaptable.
• Confident swimmer and SCUBA certified; physically fit non-smoker (able to lift 20kg).