Internships - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

Job description

The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital has the following vacancies for Interns for 2018:

• Small Animal Clinic x 8 posts;
• Small Animal Clinic: Dermatology x 1 post;
• Equine Clinic x 2 posts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate 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;
• For the dermatology post: Teaching and clinical/practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Small Animal Dermatology;
• 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.
• For the dermatology post: Adequate subject knowledge: Small Animal Medicine with a specific interest in 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.

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
To apply, please visit the University's website at www.up.ac.za and follow the link: Careers@UP