Animal Health Supervisor - Poultry Farm Veterinarian

Quezon Poultry and Livestock Corporation; Quezon; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry and livestock company in Quezon, Philippines is seeking an Animal Health Supervisor. Responsibilities include overseeing flock health through biosecurity and vaccination programs, conducting farm inspections, and performing veterinary procedures. Qualified candidates should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and be a licensed veterinarian. This entry-level position offers a full-time employment with specific responsibilities on health management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinarian.
• At least two years of work-related experience, fresh graduates welcome.
• Willing to visit farm areas and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Protect and enhance flock health through a biosecurity program.
• Coordinate implementation and monitor results of farm programs.
• Perform veterinary procedures such as vaccinations and diagnostics.
• Conduct inspections of flocks and facilities.
• Prepare and submit required reports on time.

Skills

Veterinary skills

Biosecurity program management

Epidemiological monitoring

Driving skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Animal Health Supervisor – Poultry Farm Veterinarian

Responsible for the protection and enhancement of flock health, through a well-coordinated and executed farm biosecurity program, with special emphasis on strategic medication and vaccination interventions, flock immunity monitoring, farm sanitation and hygiene, good flock performance recording/reporting.

• Leads in the formulation and periodic evaluation of individual farm biosecurity programs.
• Coordinates the implementation of farm programs as assigned to their responsibility and monitors results and expectations.
• Coordinates with parent stock suppliers regarding the necessary technical adjustments for breed improvement.
• Performs epidemiological monitoring of disease incidence in the field for better control and prevention programs.
• Supervises and performs direct veterinary procedures such as diagnosis, confirmation of cause/s of mortalities and morbidities, water medication, parenteral injection, vaccination, delousing, collection of laboratory samples, and interpretation of laboratory examinations.
• Ensures mortality, morbidity, coordination, and poor health problems are attended immediately and resolved efficiently with minimal cost.
• Ensures flock health management and disease control practices are in accordance with the veterinary profession’s safe practices and guidelines.
• Conducts periodic roving inspection of flocks, farm buildings, equipment, facilities, utilities, and waste disposal systems before recording observations and recommending corrective measures.
• Attends and participates in periodic meetings of the farm's service team, educational seminars, and conferences.
• Confers with farm owners/farm in-charge and all stakeholders and solicit their utmost cooperation and assistance in the implementation of flock health activities.
• Renders assistance in technical evaluation of farms by duly authorized parties/teams.
• Helps in resulting prospective farms related to farm expansion.
• Prepares and submits required reports on time.
• Forecasts requirements and prepares vaccination and medication programs.
• Responsible for the compliance of all government requirements regarding veterinary aspects.
• Visits dressing plant for the checking of carcass quality.
• Might be assigned any other job as prescribed by the immediate superior.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Licensed Veterinarian.
• With at least two years work-related experience. Fresh graduate are welcome to apply.
• Willing to visit farm areas around CALABARZON.
• With driving skills and valid Professional Driver's License (4 wheels).
• Can work under pressure and minimal supervision.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and General Business

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Manufacturing