Senior Veterinary Nurse; Equine - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital

Overview

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FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
ONDERSTEPOORT VETERINARY ACADEMIC HOSPITAL
SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE: OVAH EQUINE CLINIC
PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9

The University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above vacancy in pursuit of excellence and diversity. The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes it one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

• Performing excellent Equine patient care and handling;
• Clinic administration (record keeping, hygiene, stock control, care of equipment, safety measures etc.);
• Supervising personnel;
• Administering and monitoring of sedation and assist with monitoring of anaesthesia;
• Assist with emergency procedures;
• Communicating with patient owners;
• Demonstrating techniques to and instructing students and student nurses and evaluating student nurses’ performance
• Training and guiding own team;
• Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH; and
• Performing shift duties.

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Dip Cur Anim  or Dip Vet Nursing) or equivalent;
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council; and
• One years’ experience in Equine veterinary nursing and clinic management.

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

• Previous and/or current experience of equine nursing procedures and handling of horses; and
• 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.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online .ac.za, and follow the link:
Careers@UP.

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and registration with the SAVC; and
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 8 February 2026

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

ENQUIRIES:
Ms Granny Maseko, granny.maseko.za for application-related enquiries and contact Sr Lizette Neethling,  for enquiries relating to post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 30 April 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 under- represented 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.