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Peepal FarmAnimal Welfare

Hospital Veterinary Surgeon

Location

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-8 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

7h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Hospital Veterinary Surgeon will lead daily clinical care at Peepal Farm's animal hospital, performing surgeries, emergency procedures, and ensuring health and safety standards for a variety of animals. This senior role involves providing clinical leadership to paravets and carers, overseeing patient welfare, and mentoring junior veterinary staff.

Peepal Farm runs an animal rescue, an animal hospital and a recovery center for small and large animals in Village Dhanoty, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.


Role Description

We’re looking for a Hospital Veterinary Surgeon to lead daily clinical care in our rescue center hospital. You’ll handle patient rounds, surgeries (including emergency and specialist procedures), and ensure health & safety standards across pets, cattle, equines, birds, reptiles, and local wildlife.

You’ll provide day-to-day clinical leadership to paravets and carers, while reporting directly to the Hospital Manager.

This is a senior role with responsibility for patient welfare, clinical governance, and mentoring junior vets.


What we offer

  • Generous compensation based on experience.

  • Private accommodation.

  • Three daily vegan meals served in our canteen.

  • Local shops for basic groceries and fruit.

  • A supportive, talented and mission-driven team and diverse volunteer community.

  • Stunning natural setting at the foot of the Himalayas, with hiking trails all around.

  • Historical and spiritual city just 30 minutes away.


Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified veterinary surgeon with multi-species experience, 1-year shelter-medicine experience.

  • Skilled in surgery, emergency care, and clinical governance.

  • Adaptable to rural living and resource-limited settings.

  • Passionate about animal welfare and mentoring others.

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Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Veterinary Surgery • 1+ yrs
Emergency Care • 1+ yrs
Clinical Governance • 1+ yrs
Multi-species experience • 1+ yrs
Shelter Medicine • 1+ yrs
Adaptability • 1+ yrs
Animal Welfare • 1+ yrs
Mentoring • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-8 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationKangra, Himachal Pradesh, India
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalMedium6/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationMedium7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Peepal Farm

Team size

Growing team

Location

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

Peepal Farm runs an animal rescue, an animal hospital and a recovery center for small and large animals in Village Dhanoty, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

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Hospital Veterinary Surgeon

Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaFull Time