First Veterinary Nurse: Small Animal Medicine - Faculty of Veterinary Science

FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

FIRST VETERINARY NURSE: SMALL ANIMAL MEDICINE

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9

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 incumbent will be responsible for:

• Managing the clinic (hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Supervising personnel;
• Administering and monitoring anaesthesia and sedation;
• Performing emergency procedures (small animals);
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses, including own team;
• Self-development;
• Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH and perform shift duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing);
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council;
• Three years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of the abovementioned responsibilities;
• Negotiation skills;
• Ability to organise and prioritise;
• Meticulous about detail and a strong sense of responsibility;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Excellent language, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Professionalism and a strong service orientation;
• Physical mobility;
• Computer literacy;
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 374 993 to R 446 639 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2018

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

ENQUIRIES: Sr Sarah Johnson, Tel: (012) 529 8387, or e-mail: sarah.johnson@up.ac.za

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 April 2018, 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.