VETERINARIAN.4.03

The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits) is a leading research-intensive institution committed to advancing knowledge, strengthening international

competitiveness, and addressing locally relevant challenges.

The Wits Research Animal Facility (WRAF) provides specialised housing, veterinary care,and animal husbandry services for animals used in the University?s teaching and research

programmes. The Facility supports a diverse range of species, with rodents and lagomorphs comprising the majority of its animal population located within spacious, purpose-designed

premises on the University?s Faculty of Health Sciences campus, the WRAF provides a professional environment dedicated to high standards of animal welfare, care, and scientific support. 

The use of animals in teaching and research at Wits is strictly regulated through the University?s Animal Ethics Committees and is conducted in accordance with applicable ethical, welfare, and regulatory requirements.

Position Title: Part-time Veterinarian

We wish to appoint a Part-time Attending Veterinarian who will form an integral part of the WRAF team in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand.

The ideal candidate, who must be registered with the South African Veterinary Council, will be responsible for providing veterinary and research support within the Facility. The

position would suit a self-motivated individual with good surgical, clinical and supervisory skills, as well as a passion for research.

? Monitoring and promoting animal well-being during animal use and at all stages of the animal?s life;

? Responsibility for providing the highest standards of care and ethics in animal use;

? Developing collaborative relationships with researchers and members of the WRAF team;

? Providing surgical research support;

? Attending and contributing through the review of protocols;

? Establishing species-specific health and disease surveillance programmes;

? Training and educational responsibilities; and

? Performing self-initiated research.

? Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree or equivalent;

? At least 1 year of experience as a practising veterinarian;

? Registration with the South African Veterinary Council;

? Proficiency in English;

? Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;

? Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and

? Basic computer skills.

? Experience in working with lab animal or exotic species

? Experience with surgical techniques in animal

This position is based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.