Mkambo Farms (Chisamba)
REPORTING TO: Farm Manager
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide medical care to animals by diagnosing and treating animals with injuries or diseases to nature them back to health in all our farms
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Conduct postmortem studies and analyses to determine the causes of animals ‘death
2. Establish and conduct quarantine and testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases
3. To examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases.
4. Inoculate animals against various diseases such as distemper
5. Administer vaccines to prevent common diseases in animals
6. Perform surgery on animals, including spaying and neutering
7. Prescribe medication to treat health issues in animal
8. Provide emergency care to sick or injured animals
9. Advising on good veterinary practice.
10. Undertaking postmortem examinations and other diagnostics.
11. Document and maintain records, including diagnosis, treatment, and any other relevant information
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Education and Work Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in veterinary medicines
- Proven experience in dairy farm management.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Knowledge of dairy nutrition, genetics, and reproductive management.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.