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First Veterinary Technologist : Histotechnologist - Department of Paraclinical Sciences

University of Pretoria / Universiteit van PretoriaPretoria, ZA

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Job title : First Veterinary Technologist : Histotechnologist - Department of Paraclinical Sciences

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : October 19, 2025

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RESPONSIBILITIES :

These duties and functions include, but not limited to :

Responsible for the daily routine work in the Histopathology Laboratory in order to achieve efficient and cost-effective service;

Maintenance of all equipment;

Ensure processing, embedding and cutting of samples received from various laboratories;

Reagent preparation and staining for both the Histopathology and the Immunohistochemistry laboratories;

Ensure that all laboratory system protocols, e.g., safety and quality details are adhered to;

Trouble shooting and reporting all malfunctions, non-conformances and incidents;

Maintain and manage quality assurance; and

Administrative duties linked to the post.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Post level 9 : First Veterinary technologist

National Diploma in Veterinary Technology;

Three years’ experience performing Histotechniques (Microtomy, tissue processing and HistoStains);

Registration with South African Veterinary Council;

Advanced knowledge of Histotechniques;

Competent in techniques practiced in a histopathology laboratory; and

Advanced knowledge of ISO17025.

Post level 10 : Senior Veterinary Technologist

National Diploma in Veterinary Technology;

Two years’ experience performing Histotechniques (Microtomy, tissue processing and HistoStains);

Registration with South African Veterinary Council;

Proficient knowledge of Histotechniques;

Competent in techniques practiced in a histopathology laboratory; and

Basic knowledge of ISO17025.

Post level 11 : Veterinary Technologist

National Diploma in Veterinary Technology;

One year experience performing Histotechniques (Microtomy, tissue processing and HistoStains);

Registration with South African Veterinary Council;

Basic knowledge of Histotechniques;

Competent in techniques practised in a histopathology laboratory; and

Knowledge of ISO17025 will be an added advantage.

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