36 Veterinary jobs in South Africa

Are you a highly organized, detail-driven professional with a passion for coordinating complex cases? Our Medicine Clinic is looking for a Medicine Coordinator to manage specialist referrals and ensure seamless patient care from start to finish.

• Serve as the primary contact for referring vets, managing all specialist referrals
• Gather patient history, medical records, and diagnostic information
• Schedule and coordinate specialist consultations and procedures
• Work closely with the clinical team to manage cases from admission to discharge
• Ensure clear communication between referring vets, specialists, and pet owners
• Maintain accurate records and oversee case administration

• Experience in a veterinary or medical administrative role (NON - NEGOTIABLE)
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional patient care

Join a dedicated team providing top-tier veterinary care!

Overview

Doggy Chef is seeking a part-time customer care team member from 10am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, with a plan to move to full-time position in 2026. Location: Johannesburg North (Randburg area).

• Support customers with product queries and orders
• Manage admin tasks including debtor follow-ups
• Work closely with our delivery partner team

• Knowledge of dog nutrition (raw feeding preferred)
• Comfortable using systems like Zoho Books and WooCommerce
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time (10:00–14:00, Mon–Fri), with transition to full-time in 2026

Overview

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Trinity Vets, a modern and well-equipped first and second opinion practice in Maidstone, Kent, for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to step into a Head Nurse role. We also welcome applications from experienced Head Nurses with strong leadership qualities and a proven ability to lead teams effectively. Our supportive and friendly team is happy to discuss both pathways to find the best fit for you. The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative team of experienced vets, nurses, and animal care assistants, all committed to delivering outstanding care to our patients and clients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a team-oriented environment and enjoys taking initiative in a leadership capacity.

The caseload is split approximately 50/50 between small animals and exotics, offering a varied and engaging working environment. While experience with exotics is welcomed, it is by no means essential; our dedicated Exotics Lead provides expert guidance and mentorship to support development in this area. Our nurses manage a diverse and stimulating caseload, with excellent opportunities to expand and refine clinical skills. The role involves leadership responsibilities within the team and supporting CPD and ongoing learning. True to our motto, activities may vary day to day.

This is typically a full-time role, working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days, with participation in a weekend rota and no out-of-hours shifts. We also welcome part-time applications and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit individual needs.

Established over 10 years ago, Trinity Vet Centre is highly regarded for its expertise in exotic medicine. We handle a varied small animal and exotics caseload and work within a recently refurbished facility. Our practice is equipped with four consulting rooms, an exotic ward, small animal cages, a surgical theatre, a prep room, radiography and ultrasonography, as well as in-house clinical pathology and dental facilities. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, friendly atmosphere with great transport links.

At Trinity, we have fostered a family-like culture and positive working environment. Our team includes several full and part-time Registered Veterinary Nurses, many with additional training in exotic species, a student nurse, and experienced reception staff. We actively encourage and support further training, including certificates and areas of interest, to help our team continue to grow professionally.

Beyond a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
  • 6.6 weeks annual leave
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Wellbeing
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
  • Non-accidental injury support
• Development
  • £550 CPD allowance with 24 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme
• Professional Memberships
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees
• Additional
  • Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
  • Pension 5% Employee/3% Employer
  • Discounted staff pet care

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team in a peaceful farm setting just outside Paarl. This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, nature-filled environment while providing top-quality care to a variety of animals.

Key Responsibilities :

Assist veterinarians in medical and surgical procedures.

Provide high-quality nursing care to patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medication, and post-operative care.

Maintain a clean and well-organized clinical environment.

Educate and support pet owners regarding health, nutrition, and post-treatment care.

Assist with diagnostic procedures such as radiography and laboratory tests.

Handle patient admissions, recordkeeping, and inventory management.

Provide compassionate handling and restraint of animals to ensure their comfort and safety.

Support farm animal health and wellness when required.

What We’re Looking For :

A qualified Veterinary Nurse (Diploma or Degree).

Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) .

Passion for animal care and welfare.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work in a rural setting and embrace a farm lifestyle.

Strong problem-solving abilities and initiative.

Previous experience in a mixed practice or small animal hospital is advantageous.

What We Offer :

A tranquil work environment surrounded by nature.

A close-knit, supportive team with a shared passion for animals.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Opportunities for professional development.

The chance to work with a variety of species in a diverse and rewarding role.

If you are a dedicated Veterinary Nurse looking for a fulfilling role in a beautiful countryside setting, we would love to hear from you!

Job Title : Veterinary Key Accounts Manager

Location : KwaZulu-Natal (covering KZN & Eastern Cape)

Salary : R75 000 – R85 000 CTC per month

Role Purpose

We are looking for a highly skilled and commercially driven Veterinary Key Accounts Manager to take ownership of strategic client relationships and sales growth within the KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape regions. This role combines technical expertise in animal health with a consultative sales approach, building long-term partnerships with veterinary professionals, wholesalers, and selected farming clients.

Main Responsibilities

1. Build and maintain trusted relationships with key veterinary accounts, wholesalers, and selected farmers to drive business growth.
2. Apply in-depth technical knowledge to position products effectively and offer tailored solutions to meet customer needs.
3. Evaluate the territory and customer base to identify opportunities with the highest growth potential.
4. Coordinate and facilitate farmer information sessions and study groups in partnership with veterinary clients.
5. Implement promotional activities aligned with marketing objectives, while ensuring budgets are carefully managed.
6. Keep accurate and up-to-date client and sales information through Salesforce, Touchpoint, and structured call planning.
7. Track market movements, competitor activities, and customer insights to guide sales strategy.
8. Serve as the primary liaison for key accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc), Veterinary Nursing (BVetNurs / Dip.Vet.Verpl.), or a Science / Agriculture / Animal Science-related field.
• More than 6 years’ experience in the animal health industry, ideally with a focus on sales or account management.
• Previous exposure to sales and / or marketing in the Animal Health sector will be advantageous.

JOB SUMMARY

Create relationships with customers through knowledgeable interactions, business discussions and educational interactions. Acquire new business in existing customer base and acquire new customers leading to an overall increase in the territory revenue. Help build customer loyalty through the effective use of IDEXX products & services including in-house and reference laboratory diagnostic solutions in the customer’s practice. The selling focus will be on a customer centric approach to help practices grow their diagnostic revenue with IDEXX as a high value partner.

• As the contact person of the customers within the territory
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals, within an expense budget.
• Leverage other sales channels to maximize sales and customer service franchise objectives.
• Develop and support sales processes to improve productivity and ensure that goals are met.
• Analyze the characteristics and trends of the local market and help define customer needs for new or modified products and services.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Major in Veterinary preferred.

• High comfort with both outbound and inbound sales activity, combining account strategy with attention to detail.
• Strong communications skills including writing, listening and questioning.
• Sales ability / persuasiveness.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to establish rapport quickly, build and maintain relationships.
• Capability to absorb and articulate technical information.
• Highly motivated and goal oriented.
• Strong organizational skills, especially in a multi-tasking environment.
• Effective time management skills to ensure desired business outcomes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word and Outlook).

Overview

South African National Parks (SANParks)

Operations Manager: Veterinary Wildlife Services at South African National Parks

Deadline: 25 September 2025

Region: Mpumalanga

Salary: Paterson Grade D2

Type of employment: Full time

A vacancy exists for an Operational Manager to be based at the Skukuza Veterinary Wildlife Services in the Kruger National Park, reporting to the General Manager: Wildlife Management and Strategic Support. The position is graded a D2 level.

• To coordinate the implementation of planned wildlife operations and species according to SANParks’ strategy.
• To ensure sound governance and financial management of operations.
• To mentor Supervisors and identify required human capital development interventions.
• To provide specified services to and on behalf of the organisation, with reference to the wildlife management plan, wildlife sales, wildlife economy project, and other project management.
• To coordinate and liaise with internal and external clients to ensure that the agreed requirements are met.
• To coordinate the resources and equipment required for the successful capture and holding of wildlife.
• To ensure compliance with relevant policies and legislations pertaining to wildlife operations and facilities.
• To identify risks associated with wildlife operations and recommend improvements.
• To coordinate and execute on-site capture and holding activities.
• To provide the relevant capture operations data to management.

• Tech in Nature Conservation / BSc Conservation Management.
• 4 – 6 years wildlife capture experience.
• Driver’s licence (normal & heavy vehicles).
• Experience as a Capture Supervisor.
• Animal behaviour skills, capture, holding and relocation experience.
• Experienced Operations Coordinator with excellent communication skills.
• Execution of scheduled operations.
• Firearm Competency.
• Staff Supervision.
• Knowledge of Safety regulations and animal handling skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislations, SANParks policies and procedures, vet pharmaceuticals and associated hazardous materials.
• Good administration & finance management skills.

SANParks is committed to the principles of employment equity. Preference will be given to PDI / HDSA.

Candidates who meet the above requirements should apply using the link below:

Apply here

Candidate should also forward their cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s) by e-mail to with the subject heading: VACANCY: OPERATIONS MANAGER

CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT DO BOTH PROCESSES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Closing Date: 25 September 2025. If you have not been responded to within 14 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

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Overview

We’re a 3 site veterinary practice situated in the beautiful Deep South of Cape Town (Glencairn, Kommetjie and Fish Hoek) looking for a SAVC registered veterinarian. We’re spoiled with the best beaches, wine farms and scenery and our friendly rota allows time to enjoy these spoils! All the usual toys and we’re happy to take on a newbie who needs mentoring or someone with more experience. Fantastic support staff, well established practice and a work-life friendly rota with no Sunday consults and no out of hours. Flexi start date.

• Mentoring available for new graduates
• Fantastic support staff
• Well established practice
• Work-life friendly rota with no Sunday consults and no out of hours
• Flexible start date
• Location in the Cape Town Deep South with access to beaches and scenery

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