Veterinary

To lead and oversee comprehensive veterinary care in a high-performing dairy farm, ensuring optimal animal health, biosecurity, reproductive efficiency, and compliance with global best practices in dairy herd management.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Herd Health Leadership
   – Design and implement proactive herd health programs.
   – Lead disease prevention, diagnostics, and treatment protocols.
   – Monitor herd performance metrics (e.g., mastitis rate, fertility, lameness) and take corrective action.
2. Reproductive Management & Genetic Improvement
   – Manage fertility programs, including , artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis (ultrasound/manual).
   – Collaborate with breeding specialists to improve genetic performance.
   – Analyze reproductive KPIs to optimize calving intervals and conception rates.
3. Emergency & Surgical Care
   – Perform advanced medical and surgical interventions (e.g., C-sections,).
   – Oversee 24/7 emergency care protocols and manage critical cases.
4. Biosecurity & One Health Compliance
   – Lead biosecurity planning and risk mitigation.
   – Implement zoonotic disease control measures and ensure staff safety.
   – Align with One Health principles integrating animal, environmental, and human health.
5. Calf & Young Stock Development
   – Oversee neonatal care protocols, early disease detection, and colostrum programs.
   – Ensure vaccination, nutrition, and dehorning schedules are followed for optimal calf growth.
6. Regulatory & Welfare Compliance
   – Ensure adherence to local and international veterinary and welfare standards (e.g., OIE, FAO, EU, USDA guidelines).
   – Manage reporting requirements for notifiable diseases and treatment logs.
7. Training, Mentoring & Capacity Building
   – Train and supervise junior vets, para-vets, herdsmen, and farm staff.
   – Promote continuous learning through regular workshops and updated SOPs.
   – Foster a culture of animal welfare, professionalism, and safety.
8. Health Record Management & Data Analysis
   – Use herd management software (e.g., DairyComp, Uniform Agri, or SAP-integrated systems).
   – Analyze health and treatment records to advise management on improvements.
   – Generate regular reports for farm decision-making and audits.
9. Performance Indicators: KPIs will be discussed and finalized upon official commencement of
   employment with the company.

Key Skills

• Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment
• Reproductive Management
• Surgical Competence
• Heard Health Planning
• Calf & Young Stock Management
• Biosecurity and Disease Control
• Data Analysis & Record Keeping
• Emergency Response
• Animal Welfare & Regulatory Compliance
• Experience in mentoring best practices

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent internationally recognized degree.
• Registered with national veterinary board or council.
• Certified in Artificial Insemination, Reproductive Ultrasound, or Herd Health Management.
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of local languages is a plus.
  Experience
• 6–10+ years of hands-on veterinary practice in large-scale commercial dairy farms.
• Proven leadership in managing herd health, reproductive programs, and emergency cases.
• Exposure to well-established dairy systems, whether local of international is considered an added advantage.