VETERINARIAN

Full Time 5 months ago South Africa, South Africa

Employment Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
 
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED
 
  • 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
 
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
 
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.
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.
Emergency & Surgical Care
  • Perform advanced medical and surgical interventions (e.g., C-sections,).
  • Oversee 24/7 emergency care protocols and manage critical cases.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
 
ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
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