Veterinary Nurse.3.04 - Johannesburg, South Africa - University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand

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Johannesburg, South Africa

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Key responsibilities include the following:

Assist the WRAF Veterinarian with veterinary care and animal husbandry.
Assist with anaesthetics, surgical operations, and postsurgical care.
Prepare theatre for surgical procedures and assist with procedures.
Responsible for sourcing and ordering medication and veterinary consumables.
Assist researchers with approved veterinary procedures.
Managing equipment maintenance, radiology, inhouse lab, theatre, and postmortem room.
Weekend and public holidays duties on rotational basis. (one weekend a month).
Administrative duties maintain records, produce reports, and study protocols for procedural planning.
Ensuring ongoing refinement and compliance of trial protocols.

Required Academic Qualification/s, competences, and experience.

Recognized Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Good standing with and current registration with SAVC.
Minimum of twoyears' experience of veterinary nursing.
Good communication skills, numeracy, and computer skills.
Previous experience of working in a research animal facility.
Exposure to the research process.

This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
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Closing Date: 19 May 2024

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