Veterinarian (Part-time)

Duties

The Veterinarian (part-time) is mainly deployed on: (1) providing professional advice on equine health in order to safeguard the health and performance of racehorses in Hong Kong; (2) issuing official health certificate and endorse the required documents for animal or animal product exportation; (3) assisting in operation, management, and review of the Division; (4) assisting in the supervision of laboratory operations and applying professional scientific advice in collaboration with laboratory partners and Mainland competent authorities; (5) assisting the Division Head in handling testing accreditation and animal disease risk analysis; (6) supervising the implementation and enforcement of the following Ordinances and sub-legislation: Public Health (Animals and Birds) Ordinance, Cap. 139; prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance, Cap. 169; and Rabies Ordinance, Cap. 421; (7) performing routine professional input for animal infectious diseases; and (8) performing any other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Entry Requirements

Candidates should : (1) be registered as a veterinary surgeon and holding a valid practising certificate issued under the Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance, Cap. 529*; (2) have at least one year of experience in practice and preferably with large animal experience; (3) have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent; and (4) Preference will be given to candidates with a valid Hong Kong driving license (Classes 1 & 2).

• The Veterinary Surgeons Registration Ordinance, Cap 529 is administered by the Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong. Its website address is <http://www.vsbhk.org.hk>.

Pay

$ 528 per hour

Terms of Appointment

Successful candidates will be appointed on 1 year non-civil service contract terms.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (<https://www.csb.gov.hk>). Applicants are encouraged to provide their email addresses on the application forms. Applications which are incomplete, submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be considered. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation (by email or by post) in about twelve to sixteen weeks from the closing date for application. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.