FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
INTERNSHIPS: SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC
(12 MONTH 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 Faculty of Veterinary Science is offering an opportunity for junior veterinarians to gain advanced experience in small animals in a one-year structured, non-degree programme. By joining our intern programme, you will have an excellent opportunity to work alongside our specialists and highly skilled teams at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. For candidates looking towards specialisations, the intern programme offers unique exposure to the specialist environment under which the MMedVet degree is completed. So, if you are looking to further your knowledge and skills in a specialist facility with excellent facilities and challenging and rewarding cases, don't miss the opportunity and apply today.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Provide a clinical service with associated administrative responsibilities within several sections of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) under the mentorship of Faculty Specialists;
• Participate in after-hours work (night shift and week-ends) and/or community clinical activities on a rotational basis for exposure in community, trauma and emergency medicine at the OVAH and/or satellite facilities;
• Participate in the clinical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students, including supervision of clinical procedures as part of offering clinical services;
• Have an opportunity to participate in clinical rounds and other research activities as an introduction to the research requirements of the MMedVet programme;
• Participate in an intern mentorship programme, designed to support non-clinical development as a prospective specialist.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Current registration as a veterinarian with the SAVC;
• Acknowledged clinical expertise;
• Adequate subject knowledge necessary for the post.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet);
• After-hours availablility.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Commitment to further academic development.

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The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R300,108 per annum

Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• Self evaluation letter;  
• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact

CLOSING DATE: 16 December 2021

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

ENQUIRIES: Ms Granny Maseko, granny.maseko@up.ac.za for application related enquiries, Dr Vanessa McClure, vanessa.mcclure@up.ac.za for enquiries related to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2022, 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 may 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 make an appointment to the posts as advertised.