Veterinary Internship at Ministry of Agriculture 2024, Latest News

Veterinary Internship at Ministry of Agriculture for August 2024 is ongoing. This guide provides you with an insight of this career development opportunity, detailing its eligibility, requirements, the application procedures, and deadline.

You see, even with graduating with First Degree Honours, there is no guarantee of you securing a professional job from a well-known corporate body in Kenya or beyond without having experience and relevant skills. 

However, to ease things for young and recent Kenyan graduates, the Government is organising a training programme; Veterinary internship at Ministry of Agriculture just as we stated earlier.

So, without wasting time, let’s get down to knowing what this opportunity is all about.

About Ministry of Agriculture

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Kenya was founded in 1903 to ensure the development and provision of the best environment for agriculture.

As of today, the corporate body provides national food security, increases productivity and outputs in the agricultural industry, and improves the livelihoods of rural Kenyans through the transformation of the industry, making it responsive and competitive.

Furthermore, internship vacancies for veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofessionals who graduated in the year 2023/2024 have been announced by the Ministry which is set to begin in December 2024, hence you are to follow the steps in this guide to apply immediately.

See also:

• PSC Internship Cohort 7
• KDIC Internship Vacancies
• KBC Internship
• TISA Internship
• Internship Opportunities at World Vision

Eligibility for Veterinary Internship at the Ministry of Agriculture

Although the Ministry is concerned about every freshly graduates in Kenya, but for its ongoing internship, only graduates in the following categories are eligible –

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production 
• Diploma in  Animal Health and Production
• Certificate in Animal Health and Production 
• Candidate applying must have graduated from an institution recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board
• The Applicant must be temporary registered as veterinary Intern by the Kenya Veterinary Board Certificate of Training for the year 2024 to be eligible

Qualifications and Requirements

Upon matching the eligibility criteria, eligible candidates are expected to satisfy the following requirements –

• Applicant must have Certifications in KCSE and KCPE 
• Candidate must have a National Identity card, Birth certificate, NHIF Card, and NSSF Card
• Candidate applying must be in the possession of a KRA Pin certificate, valid certificate of good conduct, personal accident insurance cover, bank account in his/her name, and two recent passport size photographs

How to Apply for Veterinary Ministry of Agriculture Internship 2024

Eligible and interested candidates are to proceed as follows to apply for the 2024 veterinary internship programme of the Ministry of Agriculture –

• Visit www.kenyavetboard.or.ke
• Get the certificate of registration as an intern from KVB
• Fill out the application form: https://goo.gl/forms/qc5dfMHSWBeoS2Rm2
• Proofread and submit

We advise that you take this period to gather the documents required for the programme before applying.

Important Information

Candidate applying are expected to treat the following as important –

• The schedule date for placement of successful applicants will be communicated through the email addresses they provided at due time
• Applicants are to contact Tel: 0208043441 or write to the Director of Veterinary Services, Veterinary Laboratories, Private Bag, KANGEMI, 00625, Nairobi for clarifications
• Applications must be addressed to: Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development

Conclusion

We have addressed all that you needed to know in this guide concerning the 2024 veterinary internship programme of the Ministry of Agriculture, so take your time to read through all the information and guidelines on application steps.