University of Pretoria (UP) Veterinary Internships 2022/2023 – For details about eligibility, requirements, available positions, application procedure – how to apply, application form PDF download, interview questions/schedules, etc.
Are you looking for internship programmes in South Africa? Do you have the basic requirements to apply for internship programmes? If yes, you are welcome to this page.
This page contains information about the latest internship programmes at University of Pretoria (UP) for 2022/2023 and how to apply.
An internship is a period of work experience offered by an organization for a limited period of time. It is typically undertaken by students and graduates looking to gain relevant skills and experience in a particular field. Employers benefit from these placements because they often recruit employees from their best interns, who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run.
University of Pretoria (UP) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Veterinary Graduate / Internship Programme 2022 / 2023.
Internship Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Internship Closing Date: 21 September 2022
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 week-ends) 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 R300,108 per annum
How to apply
Click here to apply online for University of Pretoria (UP): Veterinary Internships 2022 / 2023
Applicants are requested to apply online at www.up.ac.za, and follow the link: Careers@UP.
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.
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