Key Responsibilities
- Conduct veterinary consultations, clinical examinations, diagnoses, and treat Planning.
- Perform surgical procedures and clinical interventions within competence.
- Prescribe and administer veterinary medicines in professional standards and laws.
- Provide preventive veterinary services (vaccinations, parasite control, wellness assessments).
- Manage hospitalized patients, monitor progress, and arrange follow-up care.
- Maintain complete, accurate, and timely clinical records and documentation.
- Explain diagnoses, treatment options, risks, and costs to clients to obtain consent.
- Observe animal welfare, infection prevention, biosecurity, and health & safety.
- Respond to emergencies and escalate complex cases appropriately.
- Work collaboratively with other veterinary professionals and support staff.
- Report adverse incidents, errors, equipment faults, and risks promptly.
- Perform other clinical and professional duties consistent with the position.
Key Requirements & Experience
- Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree.
- Current registration and valid practicing licence from the Kenya Veterinary Board.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in small-animal veterinary practice.
- Demonstrable competence in clinical examination, diagnosis, medical treatment, and routine surgical procedures.
- Experience in emergency care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory investigations, and inpatient management is an added advantage.
- In-depth knowledge of veterinary ethics, animal welfare, infection control, and clinical record management.