Job Title: GROUP SENIOR VETERINARIAN
Company:Farm Manager SA
Job description: Job Summary MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree.
- Proven experience in a veterinary role, preferably in an agricultural context.
- Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary regulations and standards related to agriculture and wildlife.
- Experience with and ability to utilise modern technology.
- Additional certifications are advantageous.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Valid Passport.
- Must be willing to travel
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Proven experience as a Veterinarian.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee and implement various programs, which promote improved production efficiency and productivity.
- Extensive knowledge of local laws and regulations.
- Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Integrity and professional ethics.
- Teamwork skills.
- Time management.
- The ability to work independently and to strict deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt and work in potentially challenging conditions and situations.
- Effective resource management.
- Willingness to travel and dedicate time to ensuring the effective functioning of the business, across its various operations.
- Ability to conduct animal reproductive programs such as Artificial Insemination and Embryo Flushing.
- Ability to diagnose and effectively treat potential issues with herd and flock health. Understanding of wildlife immobilisation and translocation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Evaluate and improve the group’s current veterinary policies, to ensure they adhere to modern standards, in-line with all legal requirements.
- Carry out regular monitoring of compliance levels across the group’s operations, and provide reports to senior management.
- Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them.
- Oversee the implementation and improvement of the group’s animal management programs, to ensure compliance with all legal, environmental and social requirements, while promoting improved efficiency and profitability.
- Proactively audit processes and practices to identify weaknesses.
- Consistently evaluate animal health across the group’s operations, maintaining optimal herd & flock health.
- Provide input and guidance on the implementation of best-practice methods, that minimize impact and risk and promote profitability and long-term sustainability.
- Educate and train employees on regulations and industry best practices.
- Set plans to monitor and manage potential disease outbreaks.
- Address concerns or questions on herd and flock health.
- Study and keep up-to-date with changes in industry, that may affect the group.
- Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals.
- Work with management teams on different properties to monitor the management and use of medicines, vaccines and other medical inputs.
- Work across all operations to ensure compliance with all internal and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement programs to promote improvements in the fertility, productivity and profitability of our animal assets.
- Provide training and awareness education for farm staff on animal health issues, sustainable practices, and compliance requirements.
- Develop and oversee strategies to promote improved resource use and efficiencies.
- Prepare and submit weekly reports to senior management and external consultants when required.
- Maintain records of all animal health related activities across our properties.
- Work closely with the animal and poultry management teams on all the group’s properties, ensuring compliance with company regulations, in a manner which promotes efficiency and improved work-flow.
- Manage the Human Resources available, in a manner which is fair and equitable and promotes a strong work-ethic
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Expected salary: R20000 – 25000 per month
Location: South Africa
Job date: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:14:52 GMT
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