VETERINARY OFFICER
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Job summary
On behalf of our client, we are seeking an experienced Veterinary Officer to oversee poultry health management, disease prevention, vaccination programs, treatment protocols, animal welfare, and farm biosecurity.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Recruiter: Human Capital Outsourcing Limited (On behalf of our Client)
Industry: Poultry Farming & Food Processing
Location: Thika, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Farm Operations
Reports To: Farm Operations Manager
Position Overview
The successful candidate will ensure optimal flock health and productivity while maintaining compliance with veterinary regulations and food safety
standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor flock health.
- Diagnose poultry diseases.
- Develop treatment protocols.
- Implement vaccination programs.
- Maintain farm biosecurity.
- Conduct disease surveillance.
- Supervise medication administration.
- Advise on poultry nutrition.
- Maintain veterinary records.
- Train farm personnel.
- Investigate mortality cases.
- Ensure animal welfare compliance.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities.
- Support production planning.
- Prepare veterinary reports.
- Perform assigned duties.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Veterinary Medicine.
- Registered Veterinary Surgeon.
- Three Years Experience.
- Poultry Industry Experience.
- Animal Health Knowledge.
- Disease Diagnosis Skills.
- Vaccination Program Experience.
- Biosecurity Knowledge.
- Computer Literacy.
- Report Writing Skills.
- Communication Skills.
- Valid Practicing License.
Key Competencies
- Veterinary Medicine
- Poultry Health
- Disease Management
- Biosecurity
- Animal Welfare
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Report Writing
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