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Chief Veterinary Officer | Charity Sector£150,000+ BenefitsMRCVS / DVM Required*Please Note This Role Will Require Relocation to India*Are you a veterinary surgeon interested in a truly unique role?Have leadership experience and want to apply those skills in a new environment?Remit:We are supporting a large animal welfare charity with an international presence to develop their senior leadership team and appoint their new Chief Veterinarian for their network in India.The charity is long established with a presence in India and the USA. Their primary focus is the rescue, treatment and re-homing of stray and lost small animals in India. Across the nation, too many dogs are lost and need good quality veterinary care to keep enjoying life. The newly created role will have ultimate oversight of the quality of animal care; implementation of new policies and procedures; development of both management & clinical teams and the promotion of the charities presence.You will need to develop a strong understanding of relevant regulations in India (Animal Welfare Board and state animal health law) and bring a dynamic understanding of how to operate an animal rescue facility. You should have strong surgical skills to help other veterinary surgeons working in practice and great leadership talent to help motivate and grow the organisation. The most important thing is the development of veterinary care and protection of animals. The new post holder will report directly into the Founder & President with autonomy to manage their presence abroad.Requirements:Candidates must have an active MRCVS / DVM equivalent degree with good surgical skills.Experience within charity / non-profit settingsCultural adaptability and excellent communication skillsWillingness to relocate to IndiaRemuneration:This role is critical for the growth and development of the charity so does offer very competitive remuneration. Salary on offer is £150,000 (circa $200,000 / 17 million Indian Rupees) which will allow an exceptional standard of living and quality of life abroad. Housing and relocation support is also available with the opportunity to collaborate with an internationally present charity.Process:After an initial screening call, you will have 2 formal interviews with the Founder and President, as well as their counter-part leader in the USA.Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd are working in partnership on this vacancy. If you are not interested, but know someone who is, we offer £200 vouchers for each successful recommendation.Contact details: If you wish to apply for this position, please contact Theo Hoten on 023 9421 4488 or email your CV to