Clinical Assistant: Small Animal Medicine
2 weeks ago
**UP Posting - Academic**:
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES
CLINICAL ASSISTANT: SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE (FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) (1 POST)
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10- 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:
- An advanced training programme in Small animal Medicine with the view of obtaining the MMedVet (Small animal Medicine) degree;
- Didactic teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
- Departmental research and publications;
- Providing a clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service; and
- Community engagement activities.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration with the SAVC or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment; and
- Two years’ veterinary clinical experience with focus on Small animal practice completed upon commencement of appointment **or** one-year rotating clinical internship in Small animal medicine and surgery. The CCS year may be considered as a year of clinical experience, provided that evidence, such as a case log, can be provided to this effect.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):
- Commitment to further academic development;
- Subject knowledge: Small Animal Medicine;
- Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office).
- Appropriate language and communication skills;
- Conscientiousness and attention to detail;
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team; and
- Ability to work under pressure and multitask.
ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:
- Two years’ experience in Small Animal Medicine;
- Teaching experience;
- Exposure to research in an appropriate field of Small Animal Medicine; and
- Publications in the areas of veterinary science or Small animal Medicine and/or related field.
The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines.
- Cover letter indicating that you comply with the above-mentioned requirements;
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC registration; and
CLOSING DATE: 2 October 2025
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised position._
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