Veterinary Doctor - Broiler Farms at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Purpose

• To oversee the health, welfare, and productivity of broiler chickens across poultry farms by implementing effective disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and biosecurity programs, ensuring optimal flock performance and minimal mortality.

Key Responsibilities
Flock Health Management:

• Monitor the daily health status of broiler flocks across all farm locations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage poultry diseases and health challenges.
• Conduct regular farm visits for health inspections and performance evaluation.
• Implement vaccination programs and ensure strict adherence to vaccination schedules.

Disease Prevention & Biosecurity:

• Develop and enforce biosecurity protocols across all broiler farms.
• Monitor disease outbreaks and implement immediate control measures.
• Ensure proper farm sanitation, disinfection, and hygiene practices.
• Investigate disease incidents and recommend corrective actions.

Medication & Treatment:

• Prescribe medications, vaccines, and supplements as required.
• Monitor drug usage and ensure compliance with veterinary standards.
• Maintain records of treatments, mortality, and medication usage.

Performance Monitoring:

• Track key performance indicators such as mortality rate, feed conversion ratio (FCR), weight gain, and flock uniformity.
• Analyze flock performance data and recommend improvements.
• Work closely with production teams to optimize bird health and productivity.

Farm Advisory & Technical Support:

• Provide technical guidance to farm managers and attendants on poultry health and management.
• Train farm staff on biosecurity, disease recognition, and best practices.
• Support decision-making on stocking density, feed programs, and environmental control.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly veterinary and flock health reports.
• Maintain accurate records of disease outbreaks, treatments, and mortality.
• Submit health performance reports to management.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and animal welfare standards.
• Monitor adherence to withdrawal periods for medications.
• Support audit and certification requirements (e.g., biosecurity audits).

Farm Scope:

• Broiler production farms (all growth stages)
• Hatchery support (where applicable)
• Farm biosecurity zones and operational areas

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in poultry veterinary practice, preferably in broiler production systems.
• Strong experience in commercial poultry farm management is required.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of poultry diseases, diagnostics, and treatment protocols.
• Experience in vaccination planning and biosecurity systems.
• Ability to analyze flock performance data (FCR, mortality, growth rate).
• Familiarity with modern poultry production systems and farm management practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Attention to detail and a high level of responsibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to emergencies.