Locum Veterinarian

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POSITION INFO:
We are seeking an experienced and registered Locum Veterinarian to provide veterinary leadership, oversight, and technical expertise across animal production, research, and diagnostic environments. This is a fixed-term, two-month contract opportunity suited to a highly skilled veterinary professional with experience in laboratory animal welfare, quality systems, and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Provide veterinary oversight to ensure the highest standards of animal health, welfare, ethics, and regulatory compliance. • Manage laboratory animal units, quality control functions, and animal care operations. • Lead and oversee animal ethics compliance and institutional standards. • Ensure adherence to veterinary regulations, biosafety standards, and legislative requirements. • Manage and monitor GLP\/GMP quality and operational systems. • Interpret quality control testing results and oversee validation and corrective action processes. • Conduct routine health and welfare inspections of laboratory animals and poultry. • Prescribe and ensure availability of veterinary medicines. • Support and supervise veterinary procedures, including blood collection and necropsy. • Develop, review, and implement SOPs to ensure compliance and ethical standards. • Liaise with research institutions and external stakeholders on veterinary and scientific matters. • Deliver staff training and competency assessments in line with veterinary standards. • Respond to after-hours veterinary emergencies when required. Minimum Requirements: • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc\/MVMCh or equivalent) • Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) • Valid driver’s licence • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification veterinary experience • Supervisory or management experience advantageous • Experience working with laboratory animals, poultry, equine and\/or sheep advantageous • Strong understanding of GLP\/GMP, biosafety, quality control, animal welfare, and veterinary ethics Key Competencies: • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent planning and organisational ability • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • High attention to detail and ethical standards • Ability to work under pressure in a regulated environment