Poultry Veterinarian

Global Veterinary Careers; Geelong; On-site; AUD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Phone

Laptop

Relocation package

Housing allowance

Flexible working

4 weeks annual leave

Career progression

Autonomy in veterinary function

Job summary

Global Veterinary Careers in Australia seeks an Australian-registered veterinarian to lead the veterinary function across poultry operations in Victoria. You will oversee flock health, vaccination programs, and disease investigations with strong biosecurity leadership.

The role involves coordinating with farm teams, managing records and driving preventive strategies. The position offers autonomy, career progression, and a total package around AUD 150,000 including car, phone and laptop, with

Qualifications

• Australian-registered veterinarian with BVSc or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a registered veterinarian.
• Strong knowledge of poultry health, disease management and welfare.
• Genuine interest in avian/poultry medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary oversight of flock health, welfare and performance.
• Develop and manage vaccination and medicinal programmes.
• Conduct flock examinations, inspections, sampling and disease investigations.
• Lead disease outbreak response and coordinate with authorities.
• Establish and maintain high standards of biosecurity across sites.
• Monitor diagnostics and use findings to drive preventative health strategies.
• Work with hatcheries, nutritionists and feed specialists to improve flock performance.
• Train and support Farm Managers in biosecurity and flock health.
• Maintain accurate, compliant health records and medication logs.
• Stay current with developments in poultry health and veterinary science.

Skills

Poultry health knowledge

Disease management

Leadership

Communication

Biosecurity awareness

Travel readiness

Education

BVSc or equivalent veterinary qualification

Job description

Key responsibilities

Provide veterinary oversight of flock health, welfare and performance

Develop and manage vaccination and medicinal programmes

Conduct flock examinations, inspections, sampling and disease investigations

Lead disease outbreak response and coordinate with relevant authorities

Establish and maintain high standards of biosecurity across all sites

Monitor diagnostics and laboratory results and use findings to drive preventative health strategies

Work with hatcheries, nutritionists and feed specialists to improve chick quality and flock performance

Train and support Farm Managers and operational teams in biosecurity and flock health

Maintain accurate, compliant and audit-ready health, vaccination and medication records

Stay current with developments in poultry health and veterinary science

About you

Australian-registered veterinarian with BVSc or equivalent veterinary qualification

Minimum 3 years' experience as a registered veterinarian

Strong knowledge of poultry health, disease management and welfare

Experience working within poultry systems and understanding of industry best practice

Genuine interest in avian/poultry medicine

Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to work confidently with farm teams, management and external stakeholders

Commitment to high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity

Current Australian driver's licence and ability to travel regularly between Victorian sites

Formal qualification in avian medicine and previous poultry veterinary experience highly regarded

$150,000 total package, including car allowance, phone and laptop

Potential relocation package and/or housing allowance for the right candidate

Flexible working arrangements

4 weeks' annual leave

Career progression within a growing organisation

Significant autonomy and ownership of the veterinary function across the group