6 Fourways Veterinary Hospital jobs in South Africa

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.* We love all pets like our own* We’re the future of the pet industry* We’re here to improve lives* We drive outstanding results together* We’re welcome as we arePetco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.**Position Overview**As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You’ll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You’ll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health, and proper care of animals as well as being a positive partner within the whole Pet Care Center team.**Position Responsibilities**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.* Have a strong interest in animal welfare and possess a high level of knowledge of our companion animal and aquatic care.* Ensure that all companion animals and aquatic life in the PCC are receiving appropriate care. This includes ensuring that all companion animal and aquatic life maintenance, companion animal incident reports and hourly animal health checks are completed as required.* Process register transactions in a way that creates a great experience for each guest.* Be proficient within our selling model and support guest interactions as needed.* Ensure merchandise is stocked, priced, and displayed to create a great presentation for our guests.* Complete and apply training programs to maintain a high level of expertise of their role and educate other PCC partners in animal care and maintenance.* Promote a positive culture of teamwork, inclusion, and collaboration.* Adhere to established operational guidelines, policies, and procedures.* Evaluate guest inquiries and refers to the Leader on Duty as needed.* Act as primary resource for guests and other PCC partners regarding all animal education and care.* Efficiently orders companion animals and aquatic life, supplies and merchandise in partnership with the sales team to maximize sales, margin, and inventory.* Analyzes department inventory management data and recommends areas for improvement.* Perform routine housekeeping tasks as required to maintain the professional image and appearance of the companion animal habitat and aquatic areas, to include sweeping/mopping the floors, dusting, cleaning the tanks, facing the merchandise on the shelves, etc.* Ensures the proper handling and documentation for all relinquished and adoption animals.* Verifies animal related maintenance tasks are being completed as outlined on the Maintenance Schedules.* Participates in the completion of all animal and aquatic life related physical inventory counts.* Adheres to and promotes established safety and loss prevention procedures.* Performs additional duties and projects as required or assigned with or without regular supervision.**Other Essential Duties*** **UTILIZE SELLING BEHAVIORS**. You’re the key to providing an amazing guest experience within our Pet Care Center locations. Utilizing the behaviors within our Sales Model is critical to being able to identify and solve for their needs both today and in the future.* **CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFE ENVIRONMENT**. You’ll be empowered through our training programs to maintain our safety protocols. Bottom line, the safety of partners, guests and pets is our #1 priority.* **BE A PART OF A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE**. Being a great teammate is key to creating a culture that is centered around solving for the health and wellness needs of pets.* **ENGAGE IN YOUR CAREER:** As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to participate in developmental programs to support your continued growth throughout your career.**Basic Qualifications**Minimum of one year of experience working with and/or caring for companion animals and aquatic life is required for this position. Qualified applicants will possess a high level of knowledge of companion animals and aquatic life and an aptitude for sales techniques. In addition to having a professional appearance and demeanor, applicants must also demonstrate a keen and genuine interest in animals and their care. Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the nature of interaction with the public and other partners and leaders within the PCC as well as external veterinary partners.**Certification**Completing and maintaining of the Petco Animal Care Certification program is required in this role.**Education/Skills**In addition to a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED), an applicant must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of mathematics and basic accounting relationships and exhibit exceptional communication skills.**Supervisory Responsibility*** Ensures that the Pet Care Center is opened and / or closed in accordance with established P&Ps as it applies to SFS operations.* Adhere to and promote established safety procedures for partners, guests, and pets.**Work Environment**The majority of job duties are conducted indoors, although guest carryouts and veterinary visits will require that a partner leave the PCC briefly. Because this position requires bending, kneeling, moving merchandise (up to 50 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time, there may be risk of injury resulting from not following procedures. Ability and willingness to a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends to meet PCC needs.**Equal Opportunity Employer**Petco Health & Wellness, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.**Position Overview**As an Operations Specialist in Animal Care, your role will be to ensure that proper animal care and husbandry is being provided for all companion animals and aquatic life in the Pet Care Center (PCC). You’ll be the primary resource regarding animal care and maintenance. This position will support the achievement of the PCC's budgeted sales and shrink goals. You’ll ensure our merchandising and inventory strategies are executed across the Pet Care Center with your primary focus in companion animals and aquatic life. You will ensure the efficient and effective operations of the Pet Care Center in close partnership with the sales team to meet the needs of the guest and their pet/s. You can excel in this role by exhibiting a passion for the welfare, health,
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Internship Programme:

Our one-year paid rotating internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure across multiple disciplines. Ideal for those seeking further guidance, professional growth, or considering specialisation in the future.

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Applications close: 30 September 2025
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Internship Programme: Our one-year paid rotating internship offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure across multiple disciplines. Ideal for those seeking further guidance, professional growth, or considering specialisation in the future. Join a supportive team, expand your clinical skills, and lay the foundation for a successful veterinary career. ? Applications close: 30 September 2025Submit your CV and proof of SAVC registration to #J-18808-Ljbffr

SENIOR VETERINARY NURSE: OVAH THEATRE

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 9

RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Preparing and assisting with small, large animals and wildlife surgical procedures;
• Theatre management and practice with emphasis on proper knowledge of surgical procedures, correct handling and care of instruments, theatre hygiene, maintenance of equipment, stock control, orders (pharmaceuticals, medical, prostheses and implants and cleaning and biosecurity products);
• Patient care (pre-, intra- and postoperative);
• Assist with continuous informal training of students and student nurses;
• After hour emergency services on a rotational basis;
• Performing relief duties in other sections in the OVAH;
• Performing shift duties when required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (DipCurAnim or Dip Vet Nursing); or BVetNurse; or equivalent
• Registered as veterinary nurse with the South African Veterinary Council;
• Two years’ experience in veterinary nursing and general clinic management of which at least one year is in theatre practice

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Ability to work under high pressure and without supervision;
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously;
• Organizing abilities and a strong service orientation;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Physical mobility;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Ability to handle conflict;
• Ability to work weekends and outside normal working hours when required for continuous service delivery in the hospital.

SALARY DETAILS

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.

DISCLAIMER

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 15 August 2024, 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.

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