VETERINARIAN | GAUTENG, Pretoria
South Africa Gauteng Pretoria
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VETERINARIAN | GAUTENG, Pretoria
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A respected and forward-thinking veterinary production consultancy based in Pretoria is seeking a motivated and ambitious Veterinarian to join its growing team on a full-time basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian passionate about agriculture, responsible farming, and production animal health, and who wants to build a long-term career within a practice that actively encourages professional development, mentorship, and future ownership.
About the Practice
The well-established consultancy provides specialised veterinary and production support to commercial pig farms throughout South Africa and selected neighbouring regions.
The practice is currently made up of five veterinarian shareholders who work closely together, creating a collaborative environment where new team members receive meaningful support, mentorship, and exposure to all aspects of production animal consultancy.
While previous production animal experience is advantageous, it is not essential. The practice is willing to invest in the right veterinarian and provide structured training and development.
With a strong focus on succession planning and future partnership, candidates under 35 years of age are preferred, allowing sufficient opportunity for meaningful participation in future shareholder opportunities.
What the Position Offers
- Salary: R55,000 – R60,000 per month, depending on experience
- Travel reimbursement
- SAVC registration and CPD fully funded
- Company laptop and cellphone
- 15 days annual leave
- Monday–Friday working week
- Weekends reserved for biosecurity downtime
- Structured onboarding and comprehensive mentorship
- Initial shadowing and training, progressing towards independent client management
- Potential for future ownership/shareholder opportunities
Ready to Build a Future in Production Animal Veterinary Medicine?
This is more than simply a veterinary position—it is an opportunity to join an established consultancy, gain specialised production experience, work alongside experienced veterinarian shareholders, and potentially become part of the practice’s future ownership structure.
Veterinarians who are ready to grow their careers within the production animal industry are invited to apply online or contact Amanda at amanda@optivet.co.za for more information.
Description
- Providing veterinary and production support to commercial pig farming operations.
- Conducting farm visits, herd health assessments and production evaluations.
- Assisting farmers with disease prevention, diagnosis and management.
- Monitoring animal health, welfare and production performance.
- Developing and implementing practical herd health and biosecurity programmes.
- Investigating production challenges and providing evidence-based recommendations.
- Working closely with farmers and farm teams to improve efficiency, productivity and responsible animal management.
- Analysing production data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Maintaining accurate clinical and production records.
- Participating in ongoing client management and relationship building.
- Keeping up to date with developments in production animal medicine, agriculture and responsible farming practices.
- Gradually taking responsibility for an independent client portfolio as experience and confidence develop.
Minimum Requirements
- The successful veterinarian will be:
- Passionate about agriculture and responsible livestock production
- Interested in developing a career in production animal consultancy
- Comfortable working closely with farmers, farm teams, and clients
- Analytical, organised, and proactive in their approach
- A strong communicator and team player
- Eager to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility
- Interested in building a long-term future within the practice