South Africa: VETERINARIAN posted by Farm Manager SA

• 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