Internship: Small Animal Clinic and Equine Clinic (12 month contract appointment) (Four posts in Sm

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPANION ANIMAL CLINICAL STUDIES

INTERNSHIP: SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC AND EQUINE CLINIC (12 MONTH CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) (FOUR POSTS IN SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC, TWO POSTS IN EQUINE CLINIC)

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 10

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and clinical/practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Small Animal/Equine Medicine and Surgery;
• Departmental research and publications;
• Departmental and faculty administrative activities and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service;
• Community engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration as a Veterinarian with the SAVC or eligibility for registration within one year of appointment;
• Acknowledged clinical expertise;
• Valid working visa (where relevant);
• Adequate subject knowledge: Small Animal/Equine Medicine and Surgery.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet).

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

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 30 September 2016

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:  Dr Michael Hewetson (Equine), Tel: (012) 529 8493, or Dr Vanessa McClure (Small Animal), Tel: (012) 529 8196.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2016, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.