Internship: Small Animal, Equine and Production Animal Clinic

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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

INTERNSHIPS: Small Animal, Equine and Production Animal Clinic

(12 MONTH CONTRACT APPOINTMENT)

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

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 Faculty of Veterinary Science is offering an opportunity for junior veterinarians to gain advanced experience in either small animal, equine or production animal in a one-year structured, non-degree programme. By joining our internship programme, you 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 internship programme offers unique exposure to the specialist environment under which the MMedVet degree is completed. If you are looking to further your knowledge and skills in a specialist facility with excellent facilities and challenging, yet rewarding cases, do not miss this opportunity and apply today.

The successful candidate will actively participate in the following areas:

• 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 weekends) 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:

• BVSc-degree or BVMCh or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
• Registration as a veterinarian with the SAVC;
• Acknowledged clinical expertise; and
• Adequate subject knowledge necessary for the post.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Appropriate language and communication skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows, MS Office, internet); and
• After-hours availability.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Commitment to further academic development.

The all-inclusive remuneration package for this contract position will be R351,051.00 per annum.

Applicants are requested to apply online, quoting the applicable reference number.

In applying for this post, please attach:

• Letter indicating your order of clinic preference;
• A comprehensive CV; and
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 28 June 2026

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

Equine - Dr Yolandi Smit, ***email_hidden***

Production Animal - Prof Katja Koeppel, [email protected]

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 September 2026, 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 may be given, but is not limited to, candidates from underrepresented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

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 make an appointment to the posts as advertised.