Veterinary Nurse: Production Animal Mobile and Outreach Clinic - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES (not an exhaustive list):

• Mobile clinic administration (plan and book routine visits, stock control, record keeping, hygiene, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Performing excellent patient care and handling under field conditions;
• Assist clinician, collect samples, administer vaccinations and medication, etc;
• Assist with safe handling and restraining of animals;
• Assist with emergency procedures;
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Take charge of the vehicle’s hygiene and biosecurity;
• Be co-responsible for the safety of people and animals during farm visits; 
• Responsible for the maintenance and equipment and assists;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses and evaluating student nurses’ performance; and 
• Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH.                         

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing) or a B-Degree in Veterinary Nursing (BVN)
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a Veterinary Nurse; and 
• Six month’s experience in veterinary nursing after obtaining the qualification.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of production animals wildlife terminology;
• Knowledge of biosecurity measures;
• Strong organizing and service orientation skills; 
• Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
• Ability to work under pressure and without supervision;
• Computer literacy; 
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.
• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with individuals across diverse backgrounds and cultures; and 
• Physical mobility;

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience of production animal and/or wildlife nursing procedures and safe handling of wildlife.

CLOSING DATE:  14 October 2025