Senior Animal Health Technician M000451 Re-advertisement needed at North West University

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Under the supervision of the veterinarian/lecturer, the animal health technician will be expected to work with the veterinarian in charge and follow instructions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the veterinarian/lecturer, the incumbent will be expected to:

• Prepare for veterinary clinic cases;
• Prepare and assist with student’s practical;
• Prepare/Organise Community service and Outreach; and
• Do follow up of cases under supervision.

 In charge of Production Animal Section with preparation for the in and outside calls;

• Inventory of drugs and equipment in the section;
• Maintain and do follow up of hospitalised patients; and
• Proper recording of all cases.
• Assist Postgraduate students with samples collection and their projects when needed.

Administration

Minimum requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Animal Health.
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
• A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Veterinary area.

RECOMMENDATION / ADDED ADVANTAGE:

• A Master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Animal Health with Production and Companion Animal as areas of specialisation.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Technical competency in Animal Health: production animal.
• Community service, veterinary clinic and outreach.
• Participation in research.
• Publication

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work in a team 
• Leadership ability
• Dynamic

Apply by: 2 January 2026