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.

POSITIONS REF: KVB/VI/04/2024

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.