University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Internship (Pretoria, Gauteng) South Africa 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
30 November 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before these dates - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.
DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months
Salary: R300,108 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
The Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria, is offering an opportunity for junior veterinarians to gain advanced experience in small animals in a one-year structured, non-degree programme.
Interns will have an excellent opportunity to work alongside our specialists and highly skilled teams at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. For candidates looking towards specialisations, the intern programme offers unique exposure to the specialist environment under which the MMedVet degree is completed. So, if you are looking to further your knowledge and skills in a specialist facility with excellent facilities and challenging and rewarding cases, don't miss the opportunity and apply today.
Responsibilities:
- Provide a clinical service with associated administrative responsibilities within several sections of the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital (OVAH) under the mentorship of Faculty Specialists,
- Participate in after-hours work (weekdays and week-ends) and/or community clinical activities on a rotational basis for exposure in community, trauma and emergency medicine at the OVAH and/or satellite facilities;
- Participate in the clinical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students, including supervision of clinical procedures as part of offering clinical services;
- Have an opportunity to participate in clinical rounds and other research activities as an introduction to the research requirements of the MMedVet programme; and
- Participate in an intern mentorship programme, designed to support non-clinical development as a prospective specialist.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must have completed a BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification
- Must be registered as a veterinarian with the SAVC
- Must have acknowledged clinical expertise
- Must have adequate subject knowledge necessary for the post
- Must have appropriate language and communication skills
- Must have good interpersonal skills
- Must have good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet)
- Must be available to work after-hours
- Must be committed to further academic development
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:
Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
University of Pretoria Faculty of Veterinary Science Internship
(Reference number: 24826)
Attach the following documents to your application:
- Letter motivating your interests and commitment
- Comprehensive CV
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact
Please note:
- Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 28 February 2023, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
- In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
- All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.
- By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
- The University of Pretoria reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.
ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:
The Faculty of Veterinary Science at UP is indispensable to the economy of our country and serves the interests of all the people of South Africa. Well known for its quality of training, research, services and community engagement, the Faculty aims to be an internationally accredited seat of veterinary excellence. It aims to better the life of the average South African by benefitting from better nutrition and the growth of the South African agro-economy.
Being the only one of its kind in South Africa, the Faculty is solely responsible for the training of veterinarians and veterinary nurses. In 2017 and 2018 it was placed 30th and 37th among all veterinary schools in the world on the international Shanghai rankings for the respective years. The Veterinary Science course has also been ranked 43rd globally in the QS World University Rankings for 2019, the first time its course offering has been ranked by QS. In the same category the Faculty was ranked 5th overall in the Southern Hemisphere. Our faculty is self-contained on the Onderstepoort Campus, which has access to state-of-the-art facilities to ensure that you are gaining experience in working with a variety of different animals.
CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact the University of Pretoria directly:
Job content enquires: Dr Vanessa McClure (Small Animals): vanessa.mcclure@up.ac.za
Other enquiries: Ms Bernice Nyathela (HR): bernice.nyathela@up.ac.za