Livestock Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Work standard; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Work standard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Livestock Specialist to oversee care and well-being of livestock on our farm. You will manage nutrition, breeding, health management, and records while complying with animal welfare and biosecurity standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field and at least 5 years of hands-on livestock experience. Excellent communication and the ability to train farm workers are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with livestock on a farm or ranch.
• Strong understanding of animal husbandry practices, nutrition, breeding techniques, and disease prevention.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily care and feeding of livestock (cattle, sheep, goats).
• Monitor animal health and identify signs of illness.
• Develop nutrition plans for different types of livestock.
• Coordinate breeding programs for healthy offspring and genetic diversity.
• Maintain records of herd numbers, births, deaths, and data.
• Manage herd movements for grazing and transport.
• Ensure compliance with regulations on animal welfare, food safety, and biosecurity.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Nutrition planning

Breeding

Disease prevention

Communication

Training farm workers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field

Job description

Livestock specialist vacancy in Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Livestock Specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

We are hiring a Livestock Specialist to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As a Livestock Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the care and well‑being of livestock on our farm. This position requires strong knowledge and experience in animal husbandry, nutrition, breeding, and health management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily care and feeding of livestock including cattle, sheep, and goats
• Monitor animal health and identify any signs of illness or disease
• Develop and implement nutrition plans for different types of livestock
• Coordinate breeding programs to ensure healthy offspring and genetic diversity
• Maintain accurate records of herd/flock numbers, births, deaths, and other important data
• Manage herd/flock movements for grazing and transportation purposes
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations related to animal welfare, food safety, and biosecurity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with livestock on a farm or ranch setting
• Strong understanding of animal husbandry practices, nutrition requirements, breeding techniques, and disease prevention methods
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and supervise farm workers
• Ability to handle physical demands of working with large animals in various weather conditions

Salary: Competitive salary package starting at 1500$ per month based on qualifications and experience.

Note: This position is open to Indian nationals only. English language skills are not required but would be an advantage.