Veterinary Nursing Internship (Small Animals) - Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Patient care (monitoring, feeding, handling and assisting with procedures etc);
• Assist with 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 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 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:

• Membership of the Veterinary Nursing Association of South Africa.