Swine Veterinarian — Field Role, Stay-In (Temp)

Excelsior Farms Inc.; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelsior Farms Inc. in Batangas City, Philippines, seeks a Swine Veterinarian to lead health assessments and oversee welfare for the herd. You will diagnose, treat, and manage sick pigs, implement vaccines and preventive measures, collect samples for lab tests, and maintain detailed health records.

Ideal candidates are veterinary graduates with 1+ year of field experience, willing to stay-in temporarily, and prepared to work on-site. Salary is negotiable; driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Veterinary Medicine.
• License is an advantage.
• At least 1 year of experience; fresh graduates welcome.
• Willing to stay-in temporarily.
• Okay with field setup.
• Preferably with valid driver's license.
• Highly initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Salary is negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily health inspections and monitor the health, behavior, and physical condition of swine.
• Identify, diagnose, treat, and manage sick pigs.
• Prescribe appropriate medications and develop treatment programs for various swine diseases.
• Perform routine, emergency, and post-mortem examinations to determine causes of illness or death.
• Collect and submit blood, fecal, tissue, and other samples for laboratory testing and disease investigation.
• Monitor disease trends, outbreaks, mortality rates, and morbidity rates within the herd.
• Implement and supervise vaccination programs, deworming, biosecurity, and other preventive health measures.
• Ensure proper feeding, adequate water supply, suitable housing, sanitation, and overall animal care.
• Promote and enforce animal welfare standards and humane handling practices.
• Maintain accurate health records, including treatments, vaccinations, disease cases, and mortality.
• Provide recommendations to improve herd health, reproductive performance, growth, and overall productivity.
• Educate farm workers on proper animal handling, disease prevention, sanitation, and biosecurity procedures.

Education

Veterinary Medicine

Driver's license (preferred)

Job description

Excelsior Farms Inc. in Batangas City, Philippines, seeks a Swine Veterinarian to lead health assessments and oversee welfare for the herd. You will diagnose, treat, and manage sick pigs, implement vaccines and preventive measures, collect samples for lab tests, and maintain detailed health records.

Ideal candidates are veterinary graduates with 1+ year of field experience, willing to stay-in temporarily, and prepared to work on-site. Salary is negotiable; driver’s license preferred.