Clinical Assistant: Reproduction - Department of Production Animal Studies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:-

• Registering for and pursuing a postgraduate degree in MMedVet (Reproduction) with the view to complete the specialist training in reproduction of domestic animals and to obtain the degree within the prescribed time;
• Actively participating in the clinical/experiential training of veterinary and veterinary nursing students while rendering services in the clinics of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, on farms and in satellite clinics;
• Assist with teaching of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
• Participating in providing a 24-hour clinical service and in community engagement activities, including disadvantaged communities, as delegated by the Head of Department;
• Participate in Departmental research and publications; and
• Performing departmental administrative duties as delegated by the Section head/Head of Department.  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc/BVMCh degree or an appropriate equivalent veterinary qualification; 
• Registration as a veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or authorised to be enrolled for MMedVet studies;
• Applicable experience of at least two years as a veterinarian in a private practice with a caseload including reproduction, or training of at least one year in the specific field of veterinary reproduction as an intern at a recognised training facility; and
• Compliance with entry requirements for a Masters’ programme with a commitment to enroll for an MMedVet (Reproduction) degree and to complete within prescribed time frame.