Veterinary Surgeon (Zimbabwe Republic Police)

The Zimbabwe Republic Police invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and professionally registered Zimbabwean citizens for appointment within the Police Service. Press statement dated 17 October 2026. The number of posts is not stated in the notice.

Minimum requirements (all applicants)

• Be Zimbabwean citizens aged not more than 35 years.
• Be prepared to undergo medical and dental examination as per police requirement.
• Have a good background with no previous criminal convictions.
• Be prepared to be posted and serve in any Police province in Zimbabwe under Police Service conditions, or any other situation calling for police duties.
• Be willing to undergo a compulsory three-month organisational training upon attestation.

Job description: Veterinary Surgeon

• Responsible for police animal health in all police provinces.
• Provision of comprehensive animal health care to all provinces.
• Administrative leadership in the police veterinary services section.

Discipline

• Professional conduct will be governed under the Medical and Dental Council Act and, as police officers, discipline as enshrined in the Police Act and Regulations.
• As uniformed officers who provide national security, they shall not be involved in any collective job action.

Terms and benefits

• Successful candidates will be attested to the rank of Superintendent.
• Salary and applicable allowances will be aligned with those of practitioners with comparable qualifications in the Public Service.
• Opportunities for internal and external professional development will be availed as necessary.
• The Police Service offers medical-treatment benefits for officers and bona fide dependants, accommodation, uniform and an official operational motor vehicle specific to the rank and appointment.
• Annual leave, sick leave, maternity and other approved leave.

Applicants for Veterinary Surgeon must

• Hold a recognised degree in Veterinary Science (BVSc) from an accredited institution.
• Be registered with the Council of Veterinary Surgeons of Zimbabwe and hold a current practising certificate.
• Possess at least two years' relevant post-internship experience.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement and the ability to provide veterinary services under Police Service conditions.

How to apply: applications must be submitted by hand at Police General Headquarters before 27 October 2026, addressed to: Chief Staff Officer (Human Resources Administration), Zimbabwe Republic Police General Headquarters, P O Box 34 Causeway, Harare.

Attach: National Identity Card; Birth Certificate; academic and professional qualifications; proof of registration with the relevant professional regulatory authority; and a current practising certificate.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

NB: the Zimbabwe Republic Police does not engage third parties or agents, and no fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process.