University of Pretoria 2021 Small Animal, Equine and Production Animal Clinics Internships

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 is offering an opportunity for junior veterinarians to gain advanced experience in either small animal, equine or production animals in a one-year structured, non-degree programme. By joining our intern programme, you will have an excellent opportunity to work alongside our specialists and highly skilled teams at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. For candidates looking towards specialisations, the intern programme offers unique exposure to the specialist environment under which the MMedVet degree is completed. So, if you are looking to further your knowledge and skills in a specialist facility with excellent facilities and challenging and rewarding cases, don’t miss the opportunity and apply today.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a clinical service with associated administrative responsibilities within several sections of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) under the mentorship of Faculty Specialists;
• Participate in after-hours work (weekdays and week-ends) and/or community clinical activities on a rotational basis for exposure in community, trauma and emergency medicine at the OVAH and/or satellite facilities;
• Participate in the clinical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students, including supervision of clinical procedures as part of offering clinical services;
• Have an opportunity to participate in clinical rounds and other research activities as an introduction to the research requirements of the MMedVet programme;
• Participate in an intern mentorship programme, designed to support non-clinical development as a prospective specialist.

What are the requirements?

To be considered, applicant should meet the following minimum requirements:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration/authorisation, or eligibility to be authorised as a veterinarian with the SAVC;
• Acknowledged clinical expertise;
• Valid working visa (where relevant);
• Adequate subject knowledge necessary for the post.

Competencies:

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

How to apply?

To apply for the University of Pretoria 2021 Internships CLICK HERE

Closing date: 31 August 2021