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Clinical Assistant, Small Animal Medicine, Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Location
Pretoria, South Africa
Closing date
10 Aug 2021

Job Details

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

CLINICAL ASSISTANT: SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE (THREE-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies has the following opening for a qualified veterinarian who would like to specialise in Veterinary Small Animal Medicine by completing a MMedVet-degree. Please refer to the relevant yearbook for the programme information.

  • Small Animal Medicine (1 x post @ 1 Aug 2021)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

  • An advanced training programme in Small Animal Medicine with the view of obtaining the MMedVet (Med) degree; ECVIM-CA Diploma;
  • Clinical/practical training of undergraduate students in Small Animal Medicine;
  • Departmental research and publications;
  • Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service; and
  • Community engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  • Registration or eligibility for authorisation as a Veterinarian with the SAVC; and
  • Two years’ general veterinary clinical experience completed upon commencement of appointment or one-year internship. The CCS year may be considered as a year of clinical experience if evidence, such as a case log, can be provided to this effect.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

  • Commitment to further academic development;
  • Subject knowledge: Small Animal Medicine;
  • Appropriate language and communication skills;
  • Good interpersonal skills; and
  • Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Two years’ experience in Small Animal Medicine;
  • Teaching experience;
  • Exposure to research in an appropriate field of Small Animal Medicine; and
  • Publications in the areas of veterinary science or Small Animal Medicine and/or related field.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

  • Cover letter indicating that you comply with the above-mentioned requirements;
  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications;
  • Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
  • Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
  • Self-evaluation must address each minimum requirement (points 1-3) and required competencies (points 1 - 5). Applications that do not include these in the evaluation may be rejected.

CLOSING DATE: 10 August 2021

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Ms MB Nyathela: bernice.nyathela@up.ac.za (HR)

Job content enquiries: Dr P Pazzi: paolo.pazzi@up.ac.za (SAM)

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 10 November 2021, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.

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About the University of Pretoria

UP is a leading research university in South Africa and one of the largest in the country.

The University has seven campuses as well as a number of other sites of operation, such as the Pretoria Academic Hospital. Central administration is located at the Hatfield Campus.

The University of Pretoria offers more than 1 800 academic programmes in two of the official languages, namely Afrikaans and English. (Some programmes and modules are offered only in English.)

In 1996, the University of Pretoria became the university with the highest research output in South Africa and we have maintained this status.

The University of Pretoria celebrated its Centenary in 2008.

The academic programmes of the University are offered in nine faculties, as well as a business school. The faculties comprise a total of 140 departments and 85 centres, institutes and bureaus. UP is at the forefront of tertiary education in the country and collaborates with world-class partners to ensure continued excellence in learning and teaching.

Faculties:

  • Economic and Management Sciences
  • Education
  • Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
  • Health Sciences
  • Humanities
  • Law
  • Natural and Agricultural Sciences
  • Theology
  • Veterinary Science

Business School:

  • Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) 
Company info
Telephone
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Location
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HATFIELD
0028
ZA

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