Veterinary Nurse Internship
12 hours ago
**UP Professional and Support**:
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
VETERINARY NURSE INTERN- 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._
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Patient care (monitoring, feeding, handling and assisting with procedures etc);
- Clinic management (hygiene, stock control, pharmacy orders, care of equipment, safety measures, charge sheets etc.);
- Assist with practical student training;
- Communicating with Clients, Sales representatives, Private Practitioners and visiting students;
- Assist with practical demonstrations and assist students and student nurses in performing certain tasks e.g. preparation of drips;
- Self-development;
- Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH; and
- Performing shift duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BVetNurse qualification; and
- Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Knowledge of small & large animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
- Knowledge of ICU equipment;
- Knowledge of basic Diagnostic Imaging equipment;
- Knowledge of theatre equipment and instruments;
- Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
- Physical mobility;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Computer literacy;
- Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital; and
- Willingness to perform shift duties.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Registration with the Veterinary Nursing Association of South Africa.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications**and SAVC registration; and
CLOSING DATE: 15 June 2025
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and_ _diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._
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