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  • Posted: Jan 23, 2024
    Deadline: Feb 12, 2024
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    The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) as currently constituted is created by the new Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals (VSVP) Act No. 29 of 2011 which was assented to by the President of the Republic of Kenya on 16th September 2011 and took effect on 2nd December 2011 after gazettement (Legal Notice No. 183 of 28-11-2011) by the Minister for Livestock Development. The Board was launched on 14th February 2012 in accordance with the provisions of Section 4 (1) of the VSVP Act. The VSVP Act, which now provides for registration of both Veterinary surgeons and Veterinary Para-professionals, replaced the almost 60 year old Veterinary SurgeonsAct (Cap 366) of 1953, which provided for registration of Veterinary Surgeons only.
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    Veterinary Inspector - 11 Positions

    Job Specification

    • This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

    Job Specification will entail:-

    Inspecting private veterinary practices, veterinary laboratories, animal health training institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) handling animals; and Enforcing veterinary standards in animal welfare and veterinary inputs. In addition, duties will entail:-

    • Sensitizing practitioners on Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals (VSVP) Act, Regulations & Code of Ethics;
    • Attending court cases to give evidence as witnesses in veterinary malpractices;
    • Initiating legal proceedings against those violating the Veterinary Act and Regulations; and closing down illegal veterinary practices.

    Person specification
    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

    • Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Degree from a recognized institution;
    • A Valid Certificate of registration by Kenya Veterinary Board;
    • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct; and
    • Certificate in computer application skills.

    POSITIONS REF: KVB/VI/04/2024

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their application letter clearly indicating their relevant Job reference number for the position, detailed CV, Copies of academic and professional certificates, national identity card via post or hand delivery or email and fill an online KVB Employment form so as to reach the Board on or before 12th February 2024 at 5.00pm to;

    The Chief Executive Officer Kenya Veterinary Board
    P.O Box 513-00605, NAIROBI

    Email: recruitment@kenyavetboard.or.ke

    Click here to download Employment Form

    Successful candidates will be required to submit valid clearance certificates as per chapter six of the Constitution from;

    • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
    • Higher Education Loans Board(HELB);
    • Ethics and Anticorruption Commission(EACC);
    • Credit Reference Bureau(CRB);
    • Certificate of good conduct from directorate of criminal investigations (DCI).

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