Saturday , February 15 2025

University of Pretoria Jobs – Senior, First Veterinary Nurse

Website University of Pretoria

Job Description:

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy.

The University of Pretoria’s commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

The Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital seeks a veterinary nurse to join our veterinary team, specifically to provide veterinary nursing care to patients in our ICU and High Care Ward overnight and over weekends.

Job Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

  • Performing excellent patient care and handling;
  • Clinic administration and/or management, including record keeping, hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures ;
  • Supervising support staff;
  • Administering and monitoring of anaesthesia and sedation;
  • Performing emergency procedures;
  • Communicating with patient owners;
  • Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses;
  • Rendering after-hours, shift and weekend veterinary nursing service at the Onderstepoort Veterinary

Job Requirements:

  • Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or equivalent
  • Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council;
  • Less than one year’s experience in veterinary nursing.

Senior Veterinary Nurse

  • Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or equivalent
  • Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council;
  • One years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

OR

  • BVetNurse; or equivalent;
  • Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council;
  • Less than one years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.
  • First Veterinary Nurse
  • Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or equivalent
  • Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council;
  • Two years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

OR

  • BVetNurse; or equivalent;
  • Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council;
  • One years’ experience in veterinary nursing and clinic management.

Required Competencies (skills, Knowledge And Behavioural Attributes)

  • Knowledge of small animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
  • Meticulous about detail, professional and a responsible person;
  • Appropriate language and communication skills;
  • Organizing skills and a strong service orientation;
  • Physical mobility;
  • 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.

Added Advantages And Preferences

  • Previous and/or current experience of one year or more in a high pressure emergency clinic environment where patients are triaged and multiple emergency procedures take place simultaneously, will be an advantage.

Job Details:

Company: University of Pretoria

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Pretoria

Application Deadline: N/A

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