Veterinary Nurse.3.04

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa University of the Witwatersrand Full time

Key responsibilities include the following:

  • Assist the WRAF Veterinarian with veterinary care and animal husbandry.
  • Assist with anaesthetics, surgical operations, and postsurgical care.
  • Prepare theatre for surgical procedures and assist with procedures.
  • Responsible for sourcing and ordering medication and veterinary consumables.
  • Assist researchers with approved veterinary procedures.
  • Managing equipment maintenance, radiology, inhouse lab, theatre, and postmortem room.
  • Weekend and public holidays duties on rotational basis. (one weekend a month).
  • Administrative duties maintain records, produce reports, and study protocols for procedural planning.
  • Ensuring ongoing refinement and compliance of trial protocols.
Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience.

  • Recognized Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
  • Good standing with and current registration with SAVC.
  • Minimum of twoyears' experience of veterinary nursing.
  • Good communication skills, numeracy, and computer skills.
  • Previous experience of working in a research animal facility.
  • Exposure to the research process.
This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
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Closing Date: 19 May 2024

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