Veterinary Nurse

Listing reference: obp_000049
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 17 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: Scientific, Research & Development
Job category: Other: Environmental, Horticulture and Agriculture
Location: Pretoria
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: market related
EE position: No
Introduction
To ensure that experimental animal research and development trials are executed in the prescribed manner, as well as ensure that the needs of the experimental animals are ethically handled; keep accurate records and proper documentation and adhere to all relevant standards and protocols.
Job description

Execution of R&D Clinical Trials By being Responsible for the receiving, ordering and collection of R&D samples as indicated in the study protocol * Ensure that the experimental and R&D tests in large animals are planned, scheduled and executed as indicated in the respective protocols in accordance with current quality practices and standards (ISO 9001 and GCP). Administration and Reporting by Directly inform the Veterinarian of any sick or injured animals * Write reports of monthly activities and send to the Veterinarian and inform the Veterinarian immediately of non-conformances * Compile the clinical report of each clinical case in line with SOPs * Create and maintain a database of the disease status in the facility / company which is updated on a monthly basis * Serve on the OBP Animal Ethics Committee * Executing Herd Health functions bye ensuring herd health functions are executed as per programme or as indicated by the Resident Veterinarian * Administer treatment to sick animals as instructed by the Resident Veterinarian or as per SOP * Aid in the supervision of the junior staff especially on weekends and public holidays *Conduct and organise relevant training interventions for the team * Responsible for the monitoring of the necessary parameters and general maintenance of the air and drainage systems within the facility and reporting back to the Resident Veterinarian* Adhere to all occupational safety requirements and regulations at all times * Live the values of OBP every day in all operational activities undertaken * Support the provision of relevant evidence to all internal and external audit requirements where needed

Minimum requirements

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (NQF 6) * A Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Nursing will be an added advantage (NQF 7) * SAVC registration * 2 Years experience as a Veterinary Nurse within a clinical research environment.

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