Internships: Production Animal Clinic - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

INTRODUCTION FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL INTERNSHIPS: PRODUCTION 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 above-mentioned 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 production 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 the Production Animal Clinic of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) under the mentorship of Faculty Specialists, Participate in after-hours work (weekdays 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; and Participate in an intern mentorship programme, designed to support non-clinical development as a prospective specialist. CLOSING DATE: 30 March 2025 No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification; Registration as a veterinarian with the SAVC; Acknowledged clinical expertise; and 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); and After-hours availability. ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: Commitment to further academic development. REMUNERATION AND APPOINTMENT The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R334,338 per annum. Additional remuneration and time off for night duties performed.