We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Poultry Veterinarian to join our team on a full-time, farm-based basis. The ideal candidate must be registered with the Veterinary Council of Zambia and possess strong, hands-on experience in poultry health management, particularly with layer flocks and vaccination programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the overall health and welfare of all poultry, with specific focus on layer flocks.
- Develop, implement, and monitor flock health programs and vaccination schedules.
- Administer all vaccines accurately and timely, ensuring full compliance with veterinary and farm biosecurity standards.
- Conduct daily flock inspections and identify early signs of disease, stress, or abnormalities.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage poultry diseases and health conditions.
- Maintain accurate medical records, vaccination logs, and treatment reports.
- Train and guide farm staff on biosecurity protocols, animal handling, and disease-prevention practices.
- Ensure full compliance with the Veterinary Council of Zambia regulations.
- Advise management on productivity, mortality trends, feed efficiency, and flock-health improvements.
- Conduct regular biosecurity audits and implement corrective actions.
- Participate in emergency outbreak response and containment procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine (BVM or equivalent).
- Registered and in good standing with the Veterinary Council of Zambia.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in poultry veterinary practice, preferably in commercial layer operations.
- Strong knowledge of poultry diseases, diagnostics, treatment, and vaccination protocols.
- Hands-on experience managing and administering layer vaccines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness to live or work full-time on the farm.
