Keletso Mmokwa
Veterinary Technician
Boksburg
Summary
With a deep-rooted passion for animal health and welfare, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective veterinary care. My technical expertise in diagnosing, treating, and assisting with animal procedures is complemented by strong research skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving. I thrive in structured environments where precision and ethical considerations guide my actions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Dedicated to continuous learning, I seek to contribute my knowledge to a dynamic veterinary practice, supporting both patients and professionals in fostering a healthier, more sustainable approach to animal care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
4
4
Certificates
Work History
Assistant Agricultural Practitioner
Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development
01.2023 - 07.2023
- To promote and provide farmers with technical suppose and advice in this farming enterprises.
- To promote food security and help DARD together with farmers achieve their goals.
- Provide primary animal health care e.g Vaccinations, deworming, wound management, parasites control and disease surveillance.
- Undertake planning of a project and execution of the steps.
- Tel: 014 555 5785
Animal Welfare Trainee Inspector
National Council for SPCA’s
03.2021 - 01.2022
- To enforce and safeguard all legislation about animals and promotes animal welfare and husbandry practices.
- To conduct animal welfare inspections in facilities that keep, utilize animals through their area of operations and at individuals residences under the relevant legislation related.
- To investigate any cruelty case and be handled accordingly with the relevant legislation and liaise with the relevant bodies.
- Tel: 011 907 3590
Education
Diploma - Animal Health
University of North West Province Mahikeng Campus
01.2021
National Senior Certificate - undefined
President Mangope Technical High School
01.2016
Skills
Computer literacy [Microsoft word, excel and power point]
Language skills and ability to communicate
In possession of a valid driver’s licence, code 10 C1
Certified and registered member of SAVC membership no H21/16999
Certified primary meat inspector of poultry, red meat and game
Achieved competency certificate for basic animal welfare and husbandry practices with the NSPCA
Achieved competency training for TB and CA eradication scheme with NWU and DARD
References
Dr Ross Schwartz- 076 955 8941 former mentor
Dr Lente Venter- 083 649 2210 former mentor
Mr N. Appalsamy- 073 117 8218 former mentor/ colleague
KNOWLEDGE
- Animal disease act 35 of 1984
- Animal protection act 71 of 1961
- Animal identification act 19 of 2002
- Meat safety act 40 of 2000
- Batho PELE principles
- Veterinary and para-veterinary regulations
- Tuberculosis and Brucellosis schemes
Certification
Qualified Animal health technician
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 6 AHT's in the development of rabies vaccination programme.
- Achieved language translation for our Veterinarians by use of my bilingual skills and also small introduction phrases of local languages to coomunicate.
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
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evening
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Affiliations
- South African Veterinary Council
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Assistant Agricultural Practitioner
Department of Agriculture Land Reform and Rural Development
01.2023 - 07.2023
Animal Welfare Trainee Inspector
National Council for SPCA’s
03.2021 - 01.2022
National Senior Certificate - undefined
President Mangope Technical High School
Diploma - Animal Health
University of North West Province Mahikeng Campus