Internships: Production Animal Clinic - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

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.

Industries: Higher Education

Function: Healthcare Administration