Feedlot Veterinarian
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Feedlot Veterinarian
Herd Health and Clinical Care
Provide routine and emergency veterinary services to feedlot cattle.
Conduct clinical examinations and diagnose diseases, injuries, and parasitic infections commonly affecting livestock in Ethiopia.
Implement appropriate treatment protocols and monitor animal recovery and performance.
Nutritional Management
Work closely with animal nutritionists to assess and optimize feeding programs.
Ensure the provision of high-quality roughage and concentrate feeds to maximize growth performance and daily weight gain.
Monitor feed intake and support efficient feed utilization.
Disease Prevention and Biosecurity
Develop and implement preventive health programs, including vaccination schedules and parasite control strategies.
Establish and enforce strict biosecurity measures to minimize the risk of infectious disease outbreaks within the feedlot.
Conduct regular herd health surveillance and investigate disease incidents.
Staff Training and Capacity Building
Train farm personnel and animal caretakers on proper animal handling, welfare, hygiene, and disease recognition.
Promote best management practices to enhance productivity and animal well-being.
Record Keeping and Performance Monitoring
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of treatments, vaccinations, mortalities, and herd health interventions.
Analyze health and production data to evaluate performance and support informed management decisions.
Contribute to improving operational efficiency and financial returns.
Required No
.: One
Salary and benefits
: Negotiable
Employment Type
: Project Base
Duty station
: Gamo Zone Daramalo.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a recognized university.
Experience
Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice, with demonstrated expertise in livestock production and feedlot operations is a plus.
Core Competencies
Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills to address herd-level health challenges.
Sound knowledge of cattle health, nutrition, and production systems.
Good understanding of Ethiopian agro-ecological conditions and locally available feed resources.
Experience in developing preventive health programs and implementing biosecurity measures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and supervise farm personnel.
Proficiency in maintaining veterinary records and analyzing herd performance data.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic production environment.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their original documents with non-returnable copies of credentials and CV in person within 10 working days from the date of announcement to LUNA Export Slaughter House PLC Human Resource Department office located at around Bole Cargo near the Brazil Embassy. E-mail Address
Sintayehuluna@Gmail.com
, Tel: 011-662-78-94/96/98 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Skills (mandatory):
Decision-making skills, Communication, Attention to detail, Problem solving
Apply Now!
:
Feedlot Veterinarian
Herd Health and Clinical Care
Provide routine and emergency veterinary services to feedlot cattle.
Conduct clinical examinations and diagnose diseases, injuries, and parasitic infections commonly affecting livestock in Ethiopia.
Implement appropriate treatment protocols and monitor animal recovery and performance.
Nutritional Management
Work closely with animal nutritionists to assess and optimize feeding programs.
Ensure the provision of high-quality roughage and concentrate feeds to maximize growth performance and daily weight gain.
Monitor feed intake and support efficient feed utilization.
Disease Prevention and Biosecurity
Develop and implement preventive health programs, including vaccination schedules and parasite control strategies.
Establish and enforce strict biosecurity measures to minimize the risk of infectious disease outbreaks within the feedlot.
Conduct regular herd health surveillance and investigate disease incidents.
Staff Training and Capacity Building
Train farm personnel and animal caretakers on proper animal handling, welfare, hygiene, and disease recognition.
Promote best management practices to enhance productivity and animal well-being.
Record Keeping and Performance Monitoring
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of treatments, vaccinations, mortalities, and herd health interventions.
Analyze health and production data to evaluate performance and support informed management decisions.
Contribute to improving operational efficiency and financial returns.
Required No
.: One
Salary and benefits
: Negotiable
Employment Type
: Project Base
Duty station
: Gamo Zone Daramalo.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a recognized university.
Experience
Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in clinical veterinary practice, with demonstrated expertise in livestock production and feedlot operations is a plus.
Core Competencies
Strong diagnostic, analytical, and problem-solving skills to address herd-level health challenges.
Sound knowledge of cattle health, nutrition, and production systems.
Good understanding of Ethiopian agro-ecological conditions and locally available feed resources.
Experience in developing preventive health programs and implementing biosecurity measures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train and supervise farm personnel.
Proficiency in maintaining veterinary records and analyzing herd performance data.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic production environment.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit their original documents with non-returnable copies of credentials and CV in person within 10 working days from the date of announcement to LUNA Export Slaughter House PLC Human Resource Department office located at around Bole Cargo near the Brazil Embassy. E-mail Address
Sintayehuluna@Gmail.com
, Tel: 011-662-78-94/96/98 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Skills (mandatory):
Decision-making skills, Communication, Attention to detail, Problem solving
Apply Now!