The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has taken a bold step by introducing career opportunities through Contracts for those who have a passion for serving the nation and have an experience of K9 Specialist Personnel in PAF Base Lower Tropa. The listed job positions are DVM (Veterinary Doctor), Vet Assistant, Lascar Groomer, Dog Trainer and Husbandry Professional.
All candidates who qualify for the specific qualification and experience will submit a CV to the designated PAF base.
Quick Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type of organization | Afghanistan’s Air Force (Pakistan Air Force PAF) |
| Job Title | K9 Specialist: Personnel |
| Type of Employment | Contractual basis |
| Location | PAF Base Lower Topa |
| Contract Period | One year, extendable |
| Deadline for applications | 19 Oct. 2018 |
| Contact Number | 0320 5003348 |
Available Positions
PAF has announced the following K9 Specialist Personnel positions:
| Position | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Doctor registered with PVMC (Veterinarian Doctor, Registered with PVMC) | Minimum 2 years relevant experience | |
| Vet Assistant (Veterinary Assistant) | FSc (Pre-Medical) or equivalent; Diploma or Certification in Vet Assistant: | minimum 2 years |
| Lascar Veterinary Dog Handler & Groomer | Matric or equivalent | 2-3 years of dog handling and grooming |
| Dog Trainer (K9 Trainer) | Matric or equivalent training; experience as a professional dog trainer preferred | min 2 yrs working dogs training |
| Matric, or equivalent, plus Diploma/Certificate in Animal Husbandry preferred | 2-3 years in animal husbandry (Animal Care, feeding and management) |
Job Responsibilities / Job Description
The advertisement sets out skills and areas of experience that are associated with the advertised K9 Specialist positions.
DVM (Veterinary Doctor)
A knowledge of clinical and surgical skills is required.
Vet Assistant
Candidates should be familiar with animal first aid and animal care.
Lascar Groomer
Requires experience in dog handling and dog grooming. Additionally, applicants must be physically fit and animal friendly.
Dog Trainer
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Obedience training
- Aggression control
- Tracking
- Training working dogs
Husbandry Professional
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- Animal nutrition
- Hygiene
- General husbandry practices
- Animal welfare, husbandry and husbandry husbandry skills
Eligibility Criteria
DVM (Veterinary Doctor)
- Possession of a degree in DVM from a recognized university.
- Having a degree in DVM from a recognized University.
- Registration with PVMC
- 2 years or more of pertinent experience.
- Excellent clinical and surgical abilities
Vet Assistant
- Agriculture or relevant subjects from FSC (Pre-Medical) or equivalent.
- Diploma or certification as a Vet Assistant.
- At least 2 years of experience
- Understanding of animal first aid and care
Lascar Groomer
- Matric or equivalent
- Dog handlers with 2–3 years of experience in handling and grooming dogs.
- Physical fitness
- Animal-friendly attitude
Dog Trainer
- Matric or equivalent
- Professional Dog training certification is preferred
- Training working dogs for at least 2 years
- Understands to obey, control aggression and track,
Husbandry Professional
- Matric or equivalent
- The preferred educational background would be a Diploma/Certificate by the Ministry of Agriculture in Animal Husbandry.
- 2–3 years of experience in animal care, feeding and management
- Understanding of animal nutrition, hygiene and general husbandry practices
Important Information
First year contract will be one year with extension upon need and performance.
Applicants should be physically fit, discipline and committed towards serving with dedication.
The candidate will be notified only if his/her name is shortlisted for the test/interview.
How to Apply
The interested candidates are invited to submit their Curriculum Vitae to PAF Base Lower Topa, Base Headquarters.
The applicants may reach out to:
Contact Number: 0320 5003348
No online application link or email address is given in the advertisement, candidates should use the method of application provided above.
Application Deadline
There is no deadline for the application in the advertisement provided.
Candidates are therefore advised to verify through the given contact number before applying, the correct timeline for the submission of their applications.
FAQs
What are the jobs in PAF K9 Specialist?
The advertised positions include DVM (Veterinary Doctor), Vet Assistant, Lascar Groomer (Dog Handler & Groomer), Dog Trainer (K9 Trainer), and Husbandry Professional (Animal Husbandry).
Where are these PAF jobs located?
The advertisement states that the positions are at PAF Base Lower Topa.
What is the contract term?
Contract period of one year initially and may be extended on a performance and need basis.
Do you need to have any previous experience?
Yes. Experience required differs by position, minimum of 2 years to 2-3 years depending on position.
Who can apply for this?
The CVs of the candidates should be submitted to Base Headquarters, PAF Base Lower Topa. The advertisement includes the telephone number: 0320 5003348 for enquiries.
Conclusion
All candidates must submit their CVs via the designated format if they consider they have the required advertised qualification and experience for PAF K9 Specialist Personnel. Applicants are advised to check with the number provided above for information and clarifications related to the Application process.
