Additional information

body or mind	Body
Boss or Team	Team
Communication	Good Communicator
Work With	Animals, Both People & Animals, People
Math & Science	Maths & Science
Study Length	Prepared to Study for Years
Environment	Alone, Busy Environment, Either Alone or In a Busy Environment

Veterinary Public Health Professional

What are Veterinary Public Health Professionals

Veterinary Public Health Professionals are people that help safeguard human health by preventing zoonotic diseases or diseases that are transferred from animals to humans.

For example, the agricultural industry is a sector that could potentially spread disease from animals to humans and it is the responsibility of veterinary public health officials to implement measures to ensure food safety.

They will also actively help prevent disease by testing animals and animal food products for diseases and pathogens for early detection and plan for emergency response to outbreaks should this be the case.

How to be a Veterinary Public Health Professional in South Africa

Demonstrate Competence in the Required Subjects

Different educational institutions may have different admission requirements; however, you will typically be required to demonstrate competency in the following subjects:

Get the Required Qualifications

To become a Veterinary Public Health Professional in South Africa, you will typically need the following qualifications:

Certificate (National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Bachelor’s Degree pass)
Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) – at Onderstepoort, near Pretoria)
Post-graduate Degree (Master of Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Public Health (MMedVet))

Accumulate Years of Relevant Study and Experience

Veterinary Public Health Professionals in South Africa typically study for up to nine years. The first six years are spent on obtaining a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and the next three years are spent on obtaining a Master of Veterinary Medicine (Public Health).

Find Relevant Employment Opportunities

People who want to work as a Veterinary Public Health Professional in South Africa often find work in the agricultural industry.

Find More Information from Relevant Regulatory Bodies

To find more information about veterinary public health professionals, contact the South African Veterinary Council.