Clinical Veterinarian - Pretoria at Secondments

Minimum Requirements

• This position requires a degree in Veterinary or equivalent qualification at NQF 7. 
• A postgraduate degree in Veterinary or equivalent qualification at NQF 8 will be an added advantage. 
• This position also requires a minimum of 8 years of work experience in the relevant field, 4 years of which 
• should be in first line management position(s). 

Duties and Responsibilities

Key performance responsibilities include the following: 

• Perform animal health and welfare services in support to National Zoological Gardens’ strategic plan, that is, to provide an effective animal health, treatment, and care service thereby conforming to the veterinary code of conduct and highest ethics code; 
• Maintain legal and professional accountabilities and responsibilities; 
• Ensure for the implementation of preventative medicine plan for animals and birds; 
• Maintain effective liaison and networking, and stakeholder management; 
• Provide veterinary support and assistance to National Departments and involvement in veterinary based research and identified Animal Working Groups; and 
• Facilitate effective project management, general administration duties and services