Veterinary Assistant
Location
Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
1-2 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
3d ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
The Veterinary Assistant will support veterinarians during wildlife immobilisation, handling, and transport procedures in Kruger National Park. Key responsibilities include preparing equipment, ensuring animal welfare, capturing data, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of veterinary facilities. The role requires 1-2 years of experience in veterinary support or wildlife operations.
A vacancy currently exists in Kruger National Park, for an Assistant: Veterinary. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager: Veterinary Services.
The remuneration package includes a basic salary aligned with the Paterson B3 job grade, along with applicable allowances and benefits as outlined in SANParks HR Tariff Document and Conditions of Service.
Roles and Responsibilities
Prepare capture equipment, treatment drugs, and consumables.
Assist veterinarians during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
Assist veterinarians with loading, transport, and release of animals.
Ensure animal welfare and safety during handling.
Data capture during wildlife immobilisation procedures.
Clean, prepare maintain laboratory glassware, utensils, apparatus, and veterinary equipment.
Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of veterinary facilities, laboratories, and work areas.
Ensure equipment and workplaces comply with laboratory safety and hygiene standards.
Conduct stock control of veterinary consumables and supplies.
Monitor stock usage levels and report shortages when necessary.
Assist in maintaining availability of consumable required for veterinary operations.
Apply laboratory and workplace safety procedures during all activities.
Adhere to organisational policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
Support basic administrative and operational.
Qualifications And Requirements
Grade 12.
Qualification related to veterinary science, laboratory support services, animal health, wildlife management, or conservation fields will be an added advantage.
1-2 years’ experience in veterinary support services, laboratory, or wildlife operations.
3 years related experience in a similar role will be an added advantage.
Basic communication skills.
Understanding of wildlife handling, capture support, and field operations.
Knowledge of hygiene, biosecurity, and laboratory safety standards.
Good teamwork and ability to support multidisciplinary veterinary teams.
Attention to detail in handling samples, records, and consumables.
Updated 3d ago
Candidate fit
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Experience
1-2 years
How this role is positioned
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Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
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Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
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Company snapshot
Company
South African National Parks (SANParks)
Team size
Growing team
Location
Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa
South African National Parks (SANParks) is a public entity managing a network of national parks in South Africa, dedicated to conservation and tourism.
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Veterinary Assistant
Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa • Full Time