Veterinary Nurse Internship – Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital needed at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Patient care (monitoring, feeding, handling and assisting with procedures etc);
• Clinic management (hygiene, stock control, pharmacy orders, care of equipment, safety measures, charge sheets etc.);
• Assist with practical student training;
• Communicating with Clients, Sales representatives, Private Practitioners and visiting students;
• Assist with practical demonstrations and assist students and student nurses in performing certain tasks e.g. preparation of drips;
• Biosecurity and safety (ensure standards, apply policies and report any safety issues)
• Self-development;
• Being flexible to work in other sections in the OVAH; and 
• Performing shift duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BVetNurse qualification; and 
• Registration as Veterinary Nurse with the South African Veterinary Council.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of small & large animal nursing procedures, biosecurity measures and procedures and handling of all types of small animals;
• Knowledge of ICU equipment;
• Knowledge of basic Diagnostic Imaging equipment;
• Knowledge of theatre equipment and instruments;
• 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;
• Computer literacy;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital; and 
• Willingness to perform shift duties.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES: 

• Registration with the Veterinary Nursing Association of South Africa. 

CLOSING DATE: 4 January 2026