Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Internship Vacancies

Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
State Department for Livestock Development
The Directorate of Veterinary Services, State Department for Livestock Development in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development announces internship vacancies for eligible veterinary surgeons and veterinary paraprofessionals who graduated in the year 2025 or earlier.
This is a statutory requirement under the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act, No. 29 of 2011 Sections 15 (1) and 17 (1).
Internship will be guided by the Internship Policy and Guidelines for the Public Service, the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Regulations of 2013 and the Kenya Veterinary Board Internship Guidelines.
The internship is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
The deadline for submission of application is 13th November, 2026.
Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Internship VacanciesMandatory Requirements for the Internship are as follows:

1. 
   
2. Temporary registration as a veterinary intern for the year 2026 by the Kenya Veterinary Board
   
3. Certificate of Training (BVM, BSc, Diploma or Certificate level) from Universities and other training Institutions recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board
   
4. KCSE Certificate
   
5. KCPE Certificate
   
6. National Identity card
   
7. Birth certificate
   
8. KRA PIN certificate
   
9. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct
   
10. SHA Registration
    
11. NSSF registration
    
12. Personal Accident Insurance cover
    
13. Bank Account in your name
    
14. Two recent passport size photographs
    

Application procedure is as follows:

1. 
   
2. Register with KVB as an intern by visiting the website: www.kenyavetboard.or.ke.
   
3. AFTER getting the certificate of registration as an intern from KVB, apply to the Director of Veterinary Services by filling your personal details via the following link: https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/usKyRfAj
   
4. The date for placement of successful applicants will be communicated to eligible applicants through their email addresses in due course
   

For any clarifications contact Directorate of Veterinary Services internship office via the following email: infodvs@kilimo.go.ke and copy to vetinternship2026@gmail.com
Principal Secretary
State Department for Livestock Development