Pastoralist Veterinary Doctor at AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited

Job Purpose

• A highly skilled and passionate Veterinary Doctor with strong expertise in poultry and livestock health management.
• The ideal candidate should be able to provide professional veterinary support to Amo Farm’s pastoralist network, ensure animal welfare, and enhance productivity through disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases affecting poultry and livestock within assigned clusters.
• Conduct routine farm health visits and implement vaccination and biosecurity programs.
• Train and supervise Paravets and farmers on animal health, handling, and record-keeping.
• Support field investigations of disease outbreaks and implement corrective actions.
• Advise management on herd/flock health status and recommend interventions.
• Ensure proper drug use, dosage, and adherence to withdrawal periods.
• Collaborate with R&D and production teams to improve animal health performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare periodic veterinary reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from a recognized institution.
• Registration with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN).
• Minimum of 2 – 5 years of experience in poultry or livestock practice (experience with rural pastoral systems is an advantage).
• Good understanding of animal vaccination, nutrition, and disease control.
• Strong communication, training, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel to rural communities and remote locations.

Core Competencies:

• Technical expertise in animal health management
• Diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Farmer training and extension experience
• Team leadership and reporting ability
• Ethical practice and passion for animal welfare.