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Assistant Animal Health Technologist III
Kenya Veterinary Board
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Kenya Veterinary Board
- Position
- Assistant Animal Health Technologist III
- Location
- Kenya
- Job type
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent and pensionable
- Experience
- Entry level
- Education
- Diploma in Animal Health or equivalent
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Positions
- 1
- Application deadline
- 27 October 2026
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 8 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
The Kenya Veterinary Board is hiring an Assistant Animal Health Technologist III. This permanent role serves as the entry and training grade for the cadre, involving duties in Education and Training, Registration and Licensing, or Compliance.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Entry and training grade for the cadre
- Permanent and pensionable contract
- Single vacancy advertised
- Strict deadline: 27th October 2026
What’s offered
- Permanent and pensionable terms of service
- Grade KVB 9 (equivalent to CSG 12 / Job Group H)
Key responsibilities
- Receive and check application forms and required documents
- Capture and record application information and inspection data
- Answer day-to-day enquiries on CPD or compliance matters
- Review documents for registration of animal health institutions
- Help compile pre-registration examination applications
- Support enforcement of compliance with the VSVP Act 2011
- Assist in preparing materials for veterinary practice inspections
- Manage documents including e-filing and internship records
Who should apply?
This role suits recent graduates with a Diploma in Animal Health who are registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board. It is ideal for those seeking entry-level experience in veterinary regulation, licensing, or compliance.
Key requirements
- Diploma in Animal Health or equivalent
- KVB registration in good standing
- Computer proficiency certificate
- Valid CV and cover letter
What you should know
- One post available
- Deployment possible in Education, Registration/Licensing, or Compliance directorates
- Applications close Tuesday, 27th October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EAT
- Must upload CV, cover letter, proficiency certificate, and proof of KVB registration
How to apply
- Apply online via the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment portal
- Create an account and complete your profile
- Upload required documents as PDFs
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Ref: KVB/AAHT/9/2026
Position: Assistant Animal Health Technologist III
Grade: KVB 9 (equivalent to CSG 12 / Job Group H)
Number of posts: 1
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kenya Veterinary Board is recruiting an Assistant Animal Health Technologist III. This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. You will work under the guidance of a senior officer and may be deployed in any of the following areas: Education and Training, Registration and Licensing, or Compliance (Directorates: Standards, Registration and Licensing; Education, Training and Technology; Compliance and Market Surveillance).
DUTIES BY AREA
Education and Training
- Receive application forms and requests, and check that the required documents are attached.
- Capture and record application information.
- Answer day-to-day enquiries on CPD matters.
- Receive and record documents submitted for the registration of animal health institutions.
- Help compile pre-registration examination applications.
- Receive and record internship documents.
- Receive continuous professional development (CPD) applications.
- Help with document management, including e-filing.
Registration and Licensing
- Check that the required application documents are attached.
- Review documents submitted for the registration of animal health institutions.
- Help compile pre-registration examination applications.
- Help with document management, including e-filing.
Compliance
- Receive complaints and enter them in the complaints register.
- Capture and record application information and inspection data.
- Answer day-to-day enquiries on compliance matters.
- Receive application forms and requests.
- Help prepare documents and materials for inspecting veterinary practices in private and public entities within the region, for licensing.
- Help prepare documents and materials for inspecting inputs and products of the animal resources industry, together with other stakeholders.
- Support enforcement of compliance with the VSVP Act 2011.
- Help with surveillance of technologies used in veterinary service delivery.
REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this grade, you must have:
- A Diploma in Animal Health, Animal Health and Production, Animal Health and Range Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Registration with the Kenya Veterinary Board, in good standing.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online through the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment portal (link on this page). Create an account, log in, complete your profile, and upload the following as PDFs:
- Your CV
- A cover letter / application letter
- Your computer applications proficiency certificate
- Proof of registration with the Kenya Veterinary Board, in good standing
Closing date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (East Africa Time).
Position: Assistant Animal Health Technologist III
Grade: KVB 9 (equivalent to CSG 12 / Job Group H)
Number of posts: 1
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kenya Veterinary Board is recruiting an Assistant Animal Health Technologist III. This is the entry and training grade for the cadre. You will work under the guidance of a senior officer and may be deployed in any of the following areas: Education and Training, Registration and Licensing, or Compliance (Directorates: Standards, Registration and Licensing; Education, Training and Technology; Compliance and Market Surveillance).
DUTIES BY AREA
Education and Training
- Receive application forms and requests, and check that the required documents are attached.
- Capture and record application information.
- Answer day-to-day enquiries on CPD matters.
- Receive and record documents submitted for the registration of animal health institutions.
- Help compile pre-registration examination applications.
- Receive and record internship documents.
- Receive continuous professional development (CPD) applications.
- Help with document management, including e-filing.
Registration and Licensing
- Check that the required application documents are attached.
- Review documents submitted for the registration of animal health institutions.
- Help compile pre-registration examination applications.
- Help with document management, including e-filing.
Compliance
- Receive complaints and enter them in the complaints register.
- Capture and record application information and inspection data.
- Answer day-to-day enquiries on compliance matters.
- Receive application forms and requests.
- Help prepare documents and materials for inspecting veterinary practices in private and public entities within the region, for licensing.
- Help prepare documents and materials for inspecting inputs and products of the animal resources industry, together with other stakeholders.
- Support enforcement of compliance with the VSVP Act 2011.
- Help with surveillance of technologies used in veterinary service delivery.
REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this grade, you must have:
- A Diploma in Animal Health, Animal Health and Production, Animal Health and Range Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- Registration with the Kenya Veterinary Board, in good standing.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online through the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment portal (link on this page). Create an account, log in, complete your profile, and upload the following as PDFs:
- Your CV
- A cover letter / application letter
- Your computer applications proficiency certificate
- Proof of registration with the Kenya Veterinary Board, in good standing
Closing date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (East Africa Time).