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Internships (12 month contract appointment) (Seven posts) - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospi

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
South Africa
Closing date
Aug 10, 2018

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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

INTERNSHIPS (12 MONTH CONTRACT APPOINTMENT) (SEVEN POSTS)

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.

 

The Faculty of Veterinary Science has wonderful opportunities for Junior Veterinarians who wants to gain more experience in a Small Animal- or Equine Clinic and learn from the best specialists!

The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital has the following vacancies for Interns for 2019:

  • Small Animal Clinic
  • Dermatology Clinic
  • Equine Clinic

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidates will actively participate in the following areas:

  • Clinical service in several sections of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, including a 24-hour and week-end service;
  • Administrative duties associated with clinical work;
  • Assist with teaching and clinical/practical training (including basic surgical skills) of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
  • Assist clinicians with research and publications;
  • Other clinical/academic duties as delegated by the line manager;
  • Community engagement activities, including clinical duties at community clinics associated with the University.

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
  • Registration as a Veterinarian with the SAVC;
  • Acknowledged clinical expertise;
  • Valid working visa (where relevant);
  • Adequate subject knowledge of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, or Equine Medicine and Surgery, or Dermatology.

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

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

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

  • Commitment to further academic development.
  • The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R252 000 per annum.

 

CLOSING DATE:

8 June 2018

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

 

ENQUIRIES: 

Dr Yolandi Smit (Equine), Tel: (012) 529 8141; OR Dr Vanessa McClure (Small Animal), Tel: (012) 529 8196; OR Prof Andrew Leisewitz (Dermatology), Tel: (012) 529 8286.

 

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 August 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. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

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

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