Clinical Assistant: Small Animal Surgery, Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• An advanced training programme in Small Animal Surgery with the view of obtaining the MMedVet (SAS) degree within the prescribed time;  
• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students;
• Departmental research and publications;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital and surrounding community, including a 24-hour service; and
• Community engagement activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration as a Veterinarian with the SAVC or eligibility for authorisation;
• Two years’ applicable as a veterinarian completed upon commencement of appointment or training of at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Commitment to further academic development;
• Subject knowledge of small animal surgery;
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills; and
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet).

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Two years’ experience in small animal surgery;
• Teaching experience;
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field of veterinary small animal surgery; and
• Publications in the areas of veterinary science or small animal surgery and/or related field.