Registrar at the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN)

The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) is a quality assurance organ of the Federal Republic of Nigeria established in 1952 for the purpose of regulating the training and practice of the Veterinary profession in the country. The Council also runs a Postgraduate College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nigeria (CVSN). The VCN has its headquarters in Abuja with offices in the six geo-political zones.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Registrar

Location: Abuja
Job Type: Contract

Description 

• The Registrar is the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary to the Council.
• He/She keeps custody of the seal of the Council, the Register and addresses of members and records of veterinary practices and premises.
• He/She is responsible to the Board of Council.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• A Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University;
• Full registration with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria with a current (2025) Annual Practicing Licence;
• At least a Master's degree in any Specialty of Veterinary Medicine and Fellowship of the Postgraduate College of Veterinary Surgeons, Nigeria;
• A demonstrable computer knowledge;
• NYSC discharge certificate or certificate of exemption;
• A Postgraduate degree or diploma in Administration is an added advantage;

Other Requirements:

• Provide three (3) referees who will send confidential letters.

Conditions of Service
Four (4) years Tenure and renewable for another four (4) years once.

Application Closing Date
19th May, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their application letters with copies of relevant credentials and detailed Resume / Curriculum Vitae (clearly indicating date of birth, qualifications and their Local Government/State of Origin among others) to:
The President.
Veterinary Council of Nigeria
No 8, Zambezi Crescent, Off Aguiyi Ironsi Street,
Maitama, Abuja.

Note

• Candidates are obliged to contact their referees to forward their confidential report under cover and address to the President, Veterinary Council of Nigeria.
• One of the referees must be from the candidate's current place of employment or last known place of employment (if currently unemployed).
• Contact address should not be a P.O.Box and candidates should indicate telephone number(s) and e-mail address to facilitate urgent communication.