Wildlife Veterinarian – N/a’an Ku Sê Wildlife Experience

Job Description

Job Summary

An exciting and challenging opportunity is available for a Wildlife Veterinarian to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to wildlife, large game, carnivores and domestic animals, including diagnosis, treatment, surgery and post-operative care
• Plan and carry out game capture, chemical immobilisation and translocation operations safely and effectively
• Carry out field work such as darting, collaring, sampling, health assessments and emergency call-outs, often in remote areas
• Manage the immobilisation of carnivores (e.g. lions, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs) and large herbivores, with a focus on animal welfare and team safety
• Supervise and teach visiting veterinary groups, students and volunteers during practical sessions
• Keep accurate clinical records, treatment logs and controlled drug registers in line with legal requirements
• Manage veterinary stock, medicines and equipment, including ordering, storage and stock control
• Develop and follow preventative health, vaccination, parasite control and biosecurity programs
• Support research, conservation and rehabilitation projects with veterinary input and data collection
• Work closely with animal care, research and management teams, and report regularly on animal health
• Be available for after-hours, weekend and standby duties as operations require

Requirements

• Degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc, DVM or equivalent) from a recognised institution
• Registered, or eligible to register, with the Veterinary Council of Namibia
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, mainly with wildlife
• Proven experience in game capture and chemical immobilisation of wildlife
• Proven experience working with large game and carnivores
• Postgraduate qualification or certificate in wildlife medicine, game capture or a related field will be an added advantage
• Experience with Working on Vet Master Invoicing System

How to Apply

Apply by email: [email protected]

Apply online: www.naankuse.com

Phone: +264 (0) 61 22 88 69

Address: PO Box 99292, Windhoek – 10005, No. 2 Chapman Street, Klein Windhoek, Namibia

Closing Date: 2026-11-04