Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

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.