RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• Teaching and practical training of undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in Small Animal Surgery;
• Clinical service in the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
• Postgraduate training and supervision where appropriate;
• Research and publication in scientific journals;
• Networking with relevant industry stakeholders;
• Community engagement;
• Administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department; and
• Academic self-development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BVSc- or BVMCh degree or an equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• A MMedVet degree in Small Animal Surgery and/or equivalent specialty board certification;
• Registration with the SAVC as a specialist in Small Animal Surgery or eligibility for registration within a reasonable period;
• At least two peer reviewed research papers in ISI accredited scientific journals as first author; and
• Four years veterinary experience with three years’ experience in predominantly Small Animal Surgery.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven knowledge and competence in Small Animal Surgery;
• Research interest appropriate to the position;
• Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio required at the relevant teaching level.
• Where applicable, commitment to obtain a PhD in reasonable time;
• Good language and communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
• Generic teaching competence including proficiency with presentation, word-processing and spreadsheet software.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience with relevant specialised procedures and techniques in Small Animal Surgery;
• Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience; and
• Exposure to research in an appropriate field.