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PROCEDURE OF REGISTRATION AS A VETERINARY MEDICINE OR ANIMAL HEALTH INTERN (2024)
STEP ONE: REGISTRATION WITH THE KENYA VETERINARY BOARD
1. Download Application Form For Registration of Interns (Form 40) and fill it.
(Ignore sections requiring you to fill host organization, name of supervising veterinary surgeon and Index Number)
Download Form 40 Here
2. Download and fill the relevant Oath: for Veterinary Surgeons Oath (for veterinary medicine graduates) OR for Veterinary Paraprofessionals Oath (for animal health graduates).
Download the Veterinary Surgeons Oath Here
Download the Veterinary Paraprofessionals Oath Here
3. Scan the filled documents as well as a copy of your academic certificate and national I.D. Save the scanned documents as ONE combined PDF document.
4) Complete the application process by filling personal details on the online Google application form using the following link:
KVB Google Internship Application Form
5) After verification of your documents, you will receive an SMS notification/text indicating the success of your application and informing you to pay the registration fee.
6) Make payment on the E-Citizen platform. The payment options for internship are listed as follows:
a) Registration of graduates for Internship (Veterinary Medicine)
b) Registration of graduates for Internship (Degree in Animal Health)
c) Registration of graduates for Internship (Diploma in Animal Health)
d) Registration of graduates for Internship (Certificate in Animal Health)
7) After payment, attach the E-Citizen payment receipt and send it to our email: internship@kenyavetboard.or.ke
8) An intern registration certificate with an internship registration number shall be generated and an SMS notification/text informing you to collect the certificate.
9) Collect certificate of registration as an intern from the KVB offices.
NOTE: Intern Registration Fees:
a) Veterinary Medicine graduates Kshs 1050,
b) Animal Health and Production graduates (Degree, Diploma and Certificate) Kshs 550
For any clarification from KVB, call 0701581718/ 0722305253 or send an email to internship@kenyavetboard.or.ke
STEP TWO: REGISTRATION WITH THE DIRECTORATE OF VETERINARY SERVICES
After receiving the certificate of registration as an intern from KVB, apply to the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) by filling the DVS Internship application form. For any clarification or enquiries on the DVS Internship application form, use the following email vetinternship2024@gmail.com
The DVS will communicate the date for placement of successful applicants through the email address in due course.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON INTERNSHIP
Question: What is veterinary internship program (VIP)?
Answer: A veterinary internship is a mandatory 52 week, supervised practical training program for Animal Health and Veterinary Medicine graduates undertaken in an accredited internship centre and is a prerequisite for registration.
Question: Who is eligible for the internship?
Answer: Graduates with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) or qualifications in Animal Health (Degree, Diploma, or Certificate) who have been indexed from KVB-accredited institutions.
Question: Who is eligible for the internship?
Answer: Proof of completion and or Academic certificates, Index number, Application Form for registration of internship (Form 40), Duly filled Veterinary Surgeons or Veterinary Paraprofessionals oath, National ID or passport, Proof of Payment for registration fee (Form 31)
Question: What are the roles of KVB, DVS, and SDLD in the VIP?
Answer: The Kenya Veterinary Board
- Develop and reviews guidelines for VIP.
- Registration of interns
- Accreditation of internship centres.
- Appointment of intern supervisors
- Quality assurance of VIP.
Answer: The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)
- Implementation of VIP.
- Placement of interns
- Technical support during internship.
Answer: The State Department for Livestock Development (SDLD)
- Declares vacancies for VIP
- Processing of Human Resource documents.
Question: Who pays intern stipends?
Answer: Stipends for Government- sponsored interns is paid from the exchequer through SDLD, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development.
Question: What happens after completing the internship?
Answer: Submit to KVB the following:
- Duly filled logbook
- Duly filled Form 42
- Internship Assessment Forms
Question: If one is already working, do you go for internship?
Answer: If you graduated from the year 2016 to date and have never gone for internship, you must apply to be registered as an intern and undertake a one-year internship program. This applies even if you are working.
Question: Must one have the original KCSE Certificate?
Answer: Yes. Also note that the KCSE result slip is not allowed.
Question: Can one register with ID Waiting Card?
Answer: No. The Board must view the original National ID Card. No waiting cards or birth certificates shall be accepted during application for registration.
Question: Can one be placed in an organization of your choice?
Answer: The Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) is responsible for placement. Any questions regarding placement should be directed there.
Question: I Applied for indexing and never got a feedback from KVB
Answer: write an email to registration@kenyavetboard.or.ke Be sure to include your full names, ID number, course and school/college. You shall receive a response within 7 days.
Question: I would like confirmation of my Indexing Number
Answer: write an email to registration@kenyavetboard.or.ke Be sure to include your full names, ID number, course and school/college. You shall receive a response within 7 days.
Question: Where can I find more information or assistance?
Answer: Visit the Kenya Veterinary Board website www.kenyavetboard.or.ke or send an email to info@kenyavetboard.or.ke
