Veterinary Manager
University of the Witwatersrand · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Start free — we apply for you →- The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Wits invites applications for the position of Veterinary Manager within the Wits Research Animal Facility WRAF. The
- successful candidate will be responsible for providing veterinary leadership and oversight of animal health and welfare within the Facility and will be expected to take up the
- position as soon as possible.
- The Veterinary Manager reports directly to the Head of the Wits Research Animal Facility HOD and provides professional and operational leadership to a multidisciplinary animal care team, including veterinary nurses, animal technicians, and animal attendants.
Brief Description Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the oversight of animal health and welfare;
- Oversight of clinical veterinary services, and researchers' education and training;
- Breeding unit development and maintenance;
- Support for researchers with surgical procedures and techniques;
- Oversee compliance with regulatory and legal standards; and
- Serve as a member of the Animal Research Ethics Committee.
Minimum Requirements
- A Bachelor of Veterinary Science Honours, NQF Level 8;
- South African Veterinary Council registration;
- At least 2 years of work-related experience as a veterinarian;
- Familiarity with an academic research environment;
- Experience working with a wide range of animal species;
- An ability to interact amicably with a range of persons, including academic, administrative and maintenance staff, members of the public, and animal rights groups; and
- Basic computer skills.
Advantageous
- Master of Veterinary Sciences NQF Level 9;
- Research laboratory animal work experience/exotic animal work experience;
- First-hand experience of the use of animals in teaching and research, preferably including the conducting of his or her own research;
- Appreciation of and experience in research using animal models;
- Experience of relevant regulatory matters;
- Experience with administrative and financial management;
- Clinical and surgical veterinary expertise, training and/or experience in laboratory animal handling, health and welfare, with a sound background in animal welfare and ethics;
- Ability to work in a team and to delegate tasks;
- Attention to detail;
- An affinity for continuous improvement and development; and
- A propensity for being flexible, resilient, accountable, creative, and responsible to enable detailed planning and organisation during project management.
Deadline:18th September,2026