Clinical Assistant: Wildlife Diseases - 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 (MMedVet Wildlife diseases – coursework), that includes advanced clinical training, coursework and a research project; 
• 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;
• Participating in providing a 24-hour clinical service which includes community engagement activities as delegated by the Head of Department;
• 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, or training of at least one year in the specific field as an intern at a recognised training facility;
• Compliance with entry requirements for a Masters’ programme with a commitment to enrol for an MMedVet (Wildlife diseases) degree and to complete within prescribed time frame;

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Computer literacy (Windows, MS Office, Internet);
• Out-of-hours availability for rotational clinical services, including time away from the Faculty;
• Good language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team (relate to students, colleagues and supervisors).