Veterinarian

Almarai - المراعي; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free package

Company vehicle

Medical coverage

Discretionary bonus

Training & development

Job summary

Almarai is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for its world-class dairy farming operation in Saudi Arabia. Based on six farms, you will lead herd health management, preventive medicine, and disease control to protect about 180,000 cattle and support milk production.

You will collaborate with farm management and nutrition teams, maintain veterinary records, train staff, and ensure animal welfare and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree required.
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in farm animal practice, preferably dairy cattle.
• Strong knowledge of herd health, preventive medicine, and disease control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor herd health with routine inspections and preventive programs.
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and health-related conditions.
• Implement vaccination, biosecurity, and disease-control programs.
• Support reproductive health, calving management, and fertility monitoring.
• Work with farm management and nutrition teams to optimize milk production.
• Maintain veterinary records and ensure welfare and regulatory compliance.
• Train farm staff on animal health, handling, and prevention practices.

Skills

Herd health management

Preventive medicine

Disease control

Milk production support

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine

Job description

The Company:

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion. For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com.

About the Role:

Join one of the world's largest dairy farming operations.

Based in Saudi Arabia, this role offers an exciting opportunity to support a dairy herd of approximately 180,000 cattle across six farms. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining animal health, welfare, and productivity through preventive veterinary care and herd health management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain herd health through routine inspections and preventive programs
• Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and health-related conditions
• Implement vaccination, biosecurity, and disease-control programs
• Support reproductive health, calving management, and fertility monitoring
• Work closely with farm management and nutrition teams to optimize animal performance and milk production
• Maintain veterinary records and ensure compliance with animal welfare and regulatory standards
• Train farm staff on animal health, handling, and disease prevention practices

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in farm animal practice, with significant exposure to dairy cattle
• Strong knowledge of herd health, preventive medicine, and disease control

Almarai offers a highly competitive tax-free remuneration package, including a company-provided vehicle, generous annual leave, comprehensive medical coverage, a discretionary bonus scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities.