Technical Veterinarian

Afrivet - A Bimeda Company; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Pretoria seeks a motivated individual to provide field veterinary technical support and expertise. The role involves growing livestock units and creating marketing strategies. Qualifications include a BVSc degree and SAVC registration. Strong communication, technical knowledge, and ability to work independently are essential. Working hours are standard but may extend due to travel and client demands.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of previous working experience in Animal Health.
• Veterinary Industry knowledge in Livestock and Intensive animal production systems is advantageous.
• Strong English verbal, reading and writing skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide infield professional veterinary technical support services.
• Liaison with key players in the animal industry.
• Develop training material for Afrivet Training Services.

Skills

Technical knowledge (pharmaceutical and animal health)

Public speaking

Critical thinking

Business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Education

BVSc degree

Registered with South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The following vacancy exists within the Afrivet Training Services company (ATS) at AFRIVET. Interested individuals should submit a short written application (maximum three pages) to the Human Resources Department. Please highlight your qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

REPORTS TO: General Manager (ATS)

DATE REQUIRED:ASAP/Urgent

POSITION DETAILS:Permanent appointment

PLACE EMPLOYED:Pretoria – Afrivet HQ with travelling involved

Afrivet Technical and Training Services (ATS) is looking for a highly motivated person to join the Technical Team. This position will be focused primarily on providing infield professional veterinary technical support services & expertise to the Afrivet sales and marketing divisions. In addition, their duties are to support marketing and sales with technical information & positioning of our product mix, also to provide veterinary support services to staff, sales, commercial, co-ops, subsistence farmers & under-serviced communities. The position will include all aspects of veterinary services, but with a strong focus on growing the Livestock and Intensive Animal Production units.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO: [e-mail]

Applications on LinkedIn will not be evaluated.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Not limited but aligned to:

1.Technical support

·Supply ongoing in-field technical support to internal and external clients of Afrivet Business Management and Afrivet Training Services

·Handle product complaints

·Research, prepare and deliver presentations at farmer’s days, veterinary training days, or others

·Develop training material for Afrivet Training Services

·Provide technical support to the Commercial and Regulatory units with regards to product evaluation

·Support ongoing marketing and regulatory trials

2.Liaison with stakeholders

·Liaison with key players in the animal industry

3.Marketing material

·Provide technical and veterinary support in the development and maintenance of marketing material produced by the marketing department for both new and in-line products

4.Increase customer base

·Host at least 6 farmer days per quarter

·Host coop training to be coordinated with the Afrivet sales teams

·Visit key clients with / without relevant Sales Representative / Area Manager

·Speak at various veterinary meetings, congresses, etc.

5.Marketing & strategic planning

·Develop strategic activities with the Marketing team

·Plan marketing and branding objectives by product group and develop marketing plans and strategies with the Marketing team

·Collaborate with sales and procurement divisions to help develop strategic activities on identified marketing plans

·Responsible for technical support in planning, implementing, and managing marketing, advertising and promotional activities and campaigns

6.Other requirements

·Self-study of relevant literature to become an expert in the area

·Maintain a good level of awareness of current affairs in the veterinary and animal industry by self-study, conferences, attending meetings and personal contact with key players

·Develop and maintain good relationships with Afrivet personnel

COMPETENCIES

·Speak, read, and write English at a professional level of competency

·Excellent technical knowledge (pharmaceutical and animal health) with remarkable attention to detail and diligence

·Good at public speaking and training

·Critical thinking

·Business acumen - directing people, interacting with customers & industry peers

·Work with integrity and be good at collaborating with members from different departments (be a team player who upholds quality and standards)

·Excellent project and time management skills

·Self-motivated and able to work independently and take initiative to grow the business

·Adaptable: Ability to adapt to a changing environment

·Good interpersonal and communication skills

·Able to work under pressure to meet targets and deadlines efficiently (quickly and with accuracy).

·Time Management: Effective time management and organisational skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

·Having an elevated level of professionalism when communicating with all stakeholders

·Able to manage enquiries on behalf of the company and representatives

·Willingness to learn new skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/COMPETENCIES CRITERIA:

·BVSc degree

·Registered and in good standing with the South African Veterinary council (SAVC)

·1 – 5 years ofprevious working experience in Animal Health

·Veterinary Industry knowledge in Livestock and Intensive animal production systems – advantageous

·Veterinary products background/experience – advantageous

·Advanced reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required

·Advanced MS Word/Excel skills combined with therest of MS packages, BusinessMap and Monday.com

·Strong English verbal, reading and writing skills essential, other languages beneficial.

WORKING HOURS:

·Afrivet Standard Working Hours – 08H00 to 17h00 Mon to Fri, however this is client and operations dependent. Must be willing and available to work extended hours as and where required.

·Travelling could result in extended office hours

WORKING CONDITIONS:

·Working conditions are normal for an office within the pharmaceutical environment. Work involves high pressure within a demanding environment, whilst ensuring quality and client relations are not compromised. Travelling forms an integral part of the working conditions.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION TO: [e-mail]

Applications on LinkedIn will not be evaluated.