The recently graduated animal health doctors will be placed in our animal health clinics in Kuruman, Kimberley, Prieska and Upington. The Cabinet approved the concept of a one-year Compulsory Community Service for Veterinarian in 1997, as an alternative to vocational training.
The CCS programme has contributed in giving newly qualified veterinarians, the opportunity to make a contribution to the public sector and country in general.
MEC Manopole welcomed Drs. Aninca Jordan, Anja Uys, Odette Burger, Marzelle Fourie, Pieter Botes and Marinette Bothma to the Department.
“The program has been assisting the department a great deal. Since there has been a shortage of Vets in our animal clinics, the CCS program has contributed positively and as results, our stakeholders in the sector have applauded the great work our intern doctors are doing. Moreover, it has exposed them to diverse cultures and geographic conditions especially in resource poor areas where veterinary services are highly needed”, said MEC Manopole.