Technical Support Manager - Farm Animals

Virbac Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An international animal health company in South Africa seeks a qualified veterinary professional with at least 5 years of experience in clinical mixed practice or veterinary pharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and be fluent in English and Afrikaans. Responsibilities include diagnosing and managing diseases in livestock and companion animals, along with effective communication with customers and stakeholders. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of animal health practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Clinical mixed practice and in animal health or Veterinary Pharmaceuticals.
• Experience with farm animals is essential.
• Sound understanding of the regulatory environment in which animal health products are used.

Skills

Good knowledge of the diagnosis and management of livestock and companion animal diseases

Ability to work with a wide range of customers and stakeholders

Fluent in colloquial and technical English and Afrikaans

Excellent knowledge of MS office suite

Analytical and reporting skills

Project / time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science

Job description

Overview

Experiencing together a unique human adventure

Animal health is key to the health of the planet.

Working at Virbac means taking part in a unique human adventure in which the engagement of each individual contributes to its evolution.

Encouraging internal mobility between positions and countries, offering individual development plans and building a partnership based on trust between managers and employees is a perspective of motivation for our teams.

We also offer them a work environment conducive to exploring new territories and balancing their professional and personal lives.

Finally, fostering their engagement to animal health also means listening to them and helping them to acquire new skills, preparing them for the challenges of tomorrow and encouraging them to contribute to an ever more responsible approach to our business.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and registered with the South African Veterinary Council
• At least 5 years or more in Clinical mixed practice and in animal health & / or Veterinary Pharmaceuticals
• Experience with farm animals is essential
• Know How :
• Job related skills required to complete activities :
• Good knowledge of the diagnosis and management of livestock and companion animal diseases (including Virbac and competitor products), and a good understanding of South African livestock production systems and / or companion animal veterinary practice
• Sound understanding of the regulatory environment in which animal health products are used
• Good knowledge of requirements and responsibilities involved when undertaking effective animal trial work
• Ability to work with a wide range of customers and stakeholders, with excellent skills in adjusting communications to suit the environment
• Excellent knowledge of MS office suite of programmes; understanding of basic statistical concepts; mastery of web resources including APVMA website, industry and technical websites and literature search engines
• Fluent in colloquial and technical English and Afrikaans, including good understanding of terminology used in companion animal veterinary practice and / or livestock production
• Analyse problems and situations
• Knowledge of production animal systems / products
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and plan
• Demonstrate drive and results orientated
• Demonstrate customer focus
• Demonstrate team work and cross functional cooperation
• Communicate effectively
• Influence and persuade others to get own ideas accepted
• Negotiating
• Analyse and build relationships
• Dynamism
• Enthusiasm
• Scientific curiosity
• Design / implement / manage trials
• Analytical / reporting
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Public speaking
• Project / time management
• Adaptable
• Open to learn new skills
• Work under pressure / handle stress
• Meet deadlines, possess "make it happen" attitude and can handle difficult situations

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