Veterinary Nurse

The National Zoological Garden is looking for well-qualified, experienced, hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated person to be appointed as a Veterinary Nurse: Centre for Wildlife Health. 

Amongst others, the successful applicant will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Assist veterinarians during consultations, examinations and treatments
• Coordinate patient admission and discharge
• Responsible for the welfare of animals in the animal hospital
• Assist with the preparation and support for surgery, feeding, a high standard of health and hygiene, and environmental enrichment
• Administering of drugs, do stock control and order drugs and other veterinary supplies and equipment
• Perform diagnostic laboratory tests and assist with diagnostic radiographs
• Assist with procedures involving radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy and electrocardiography
• Responsible for veterinary equipment maintenance
• Record and maintain clinical and office records
• Undertake other administrative and reception duties
• Assist in animal husbandry and game capture operations
• Provide technical assistance to veterinarians and researchers with regards to research projects and activities
• Supervise veterinary assistants.

Minimum requirements 

• National Diploma or Degree in Veterinary Nursing or equivalent
• Registration with the South African Veterinary Council as a Veterinary Nurse
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email)
• Candidates must be in good health and able to handle animals with confidence and patience
• Experience and enthusiasm for zoo and exotic animal nursing
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory skills
• An aptitude for research and science.
  

Successful applicant must be prepared to undergo testing for allergies and TB and also vaccinations for tetanus, rabies and other needed vaccinations. A positive test will not preclude employment at the NZG.

This position will seek to provide representivity and address the imbalance of the past. Interested parties are requested to send applications (with a cover letter, full CV and certified copies of qualifications) to the email address below. Short-listed candidates who are invited to an interview will be expected to demonstrate proof of the above Key competencies and Minimum Requirements.

Applications should be forwarded to nzg.recruitment@sanbi.org.za with the subject line Veterinary Nurse.

The National Zoological Garden, South African National Biodiversity Institute is committed to employment equity and redress. The NZG reserves the right not to fill this position. Should you not hear from us within 30 days from the closing date consider your application as being unsuccessful. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Enquiries:
Mr. Lefa Maremagae
Tel.: 012 339 2700