3 Animal Health jobs in South Africa
Veterinary Nurse
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Animal Health Technician
Posted 26 days ago
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Join Our Team: Registered Animal Health Technician Wanted
Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a dynamic opportunity to showcase your skills? We are a leading 24-hour Animal Hospital located just outside Paarl, and we are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Animal Health Technician to join our team.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Animal Health Technician, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our furry patients. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting veterinarians in medical procedures and surgeries.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitoring and recording patients' vital signs.
- Interacting with clients and providing education on animal health.
Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications:
- Registered Animal Health Technician certification. (Compulsory)
- Proven experience in a veterinary setting.
- Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
Logistics Coordinator : Animal Feed And Animal Health Exporter
Posted 2 days ago
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- Hands-on experience of Logistics in Road, Sea or Air Freight (Combination of these is preferable) from an Agri OR Feed OR Animal Health company not a freight forwarder or logistics company
- Working knowledge of incoterms, export documentation, managing transporters and related.
- Degree / Diploma in Logistics and / or Supply Chain Management
- MUST live within 20km from Bryanston
- Have own transport
- Good job tenure is a must (job hopping is a big dealbreaker for the client)
- Competencies include Detail Oriented, creative problem solver, meticulous planner, excellent written and verbal communication, customer centricity, self-driven and motivated to succeed, takes ownership, accountable, manages stress / pressure, professional, high level of integrity.
- All work-related written correspondence and verbal communications must be professionally presented and in grammatically correct English.
Responsibilities : (Suitable applicants MUST have experience in the duties below)
- Controlling export logistics for shipments, predominately via road freight with opportunity for air and sea freight movements
- Liaising with State Veterinarians for inspections and health certificates when applicable
- Scheduling Intertek, SGS, and related inspections when and where required
- Negotiating freight rates with preferred transporters
- Accurate consolidation of goods for shipment, including domestic movements
- Coordinating upliftment of product
- Working with and taking instruction from work colleges / sales agents / buyers to facilitate the logistics process
- Controlling import logistics for shipments via sea freight
- Liaising with freight forwarders, suppliers, and warehouse to ensure product movements progress smoothly and timely.
- Liaising with state veterinary officials for import permits, health certificates, and / or goods in transit permits
- Maintenance of all related transactional, and logistical documentation
- Maintenance of all transactional and logistical information in a format that is easily interpreted by you and any other team member
- Record all data within agreed process and structure
- Regular communication to customers on progress of deliveries
- Effective Management of customer expectations
- Timely feedback on any changes to schedules
- Escalation of any critical issues / customer concerns
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Logistic Coordinator • Johannesburg, South Africa
#J-18808-LjbffrLecturer/Senior Lecturer: Epidemiology and Ruminant Health - Department of Production Animal Studies
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UP Posting - Academic
Faculty of Veterinary Science
Department of production animal studies
Section: Epidemiology
lecturer/Senior lectureR: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND RUMINANT HEALTH
(One post )
In the pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the above-mentioned vacancy.
The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.
The Department seeks an experienced veterinarian to join our team tasked with the application of epidemiological tools and principles to the improvement of livestock health and productivity. The successful applicant will participate in teaching and research in fields related to veterinary epidemiology, and will also participate in production animal teaching and clinical service delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and experiential training in veterinary epidemiology and related fields;
- Participation in the teaching and practical training of undergraduate veterinary and veterinary nursing students in clinical medicine & herd/flock health and management of production animal species
- Participation on a rotational basis in the provision of clinical and herd/flock health services through the Onderstepoort Veterinary Academic Hospital, surrounding community and satellite clinics, including participation in a 24-hour service;
- Preparation, presentation and review of course materials;
- Active participation in departmental research programmes and development of new research programmes;
- Service rendering to developing communities and continuing education programmes; and
- Administrative and management tasks as delegated by the Head of Department.
Minimum requirements:
- A BVSc or equivalent professional veterinary qualification;
- Registration or eligible for registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) as a Veterinarian;
- Registered for or committed to acquiring an M-degree within three years of appointment;
- A minimum of two years recent (within past ~10 years) veterinary clinical experience, including production animals, or one year internship in relevant field;
- Commitment to develop a teaching and learning portfolio;
- Strong interest in research and potential to become an established researcher; and
- Evidence of continued professional development or continued education development.
- A Masters degree in a relevant field.
In addition to the requirements for Lecturer:
- A Masters degree in epidemiology, production animal medicine, or a related field, and two or more peer-reviewed publications in accredited scientific journals;
- Registered for a PhD or committed to acquiring a PhD within three years of appointment; and
- Teaching experience at undergraduate level.
- A PhD in a relevant field
- SAVC, ACVPM, ECVPH or equivalent registration as diplomate or specialist in veterinary epidemiology or production animal medicine.
- Proven knowledge and competence in the field of veterinary epidemiology, with experience in the analysis and interpretation of animal health-related data;
- Proven knowledge and competence in veterinary clinical work;
- Good quantitative skills, with experience in the use of one or more statistical software programmes used in veterinary epidemiology;
- Research interest appropriate to the position;
- Candidates without a PhD: Commitment to obtain a further postgraduate qualification in reasonable time;
- Good language, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills;
- Generic teaching competence such as communication and presentation, word-processing, spreadsheets and social networking skills;
- Critical thinking ability.
- Expertise in one or more specialised fields of epidemiology such as spatial analysis, disease modelling, risk analysis or animal health economics, evidenced by publications in scientific journals;
- Experience in in either beef or dairy herd health and production;
- Tertiary teaching and mentoring experience;
- National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a research scientist, or eligibility to apply for a rating; and
- Strong leadership, networking and grantsmanship skills.
The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
Applicants are requested to apply online at and follow the link:
In Applying For This Post, Please Attach:
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications and SAVC and other professional registration;
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact;
- Names and contact details of peer reviewers (academic and research); and
- Self-evaluation, addressing all the requirements specified in this advertisement.
No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.
ENQUIRIES: Ms Granny Maseko ( ) Tel: ( for application-related enquiries, and Prof. Peter Thompson Tel: ( for enquiries relating to the post content.
Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 15 October 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.
In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.
By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions. Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Education and Training
- Industries Higher Education and Education Administration Programs
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