Job Objective
Working in conjunction with the dairy team under the leadership of the Dairy Lead managing all aspects of the daily, weekly and monthly dairy routine work.
Job Responsibility
Preventative, diagnostic and treatment of animal health:
Implementation of preventative anima health measures
Perform competent diagnosis of any animal health issue
Implementation of vaccination and animal health schedule
Decide on efficient treatment of any animal health issue occurring
Schedule and lead the team of dairy workers for optimization of the efficient use of labor
Daily record keeping of all events on hard copy and electronically
Implementation of the breeding plan for maximization of reproductive performance:
Performance of daily heat detection
Timely insemination and pregnancy diagnosis
Daily record keeping and sharing of weekly updated herd record
Ensuring animal comfort and well-being:
Daily management and optimization of all animal bedding
Daily ventilation management
Other Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Ensuring that all animals receive the highest standard of both clinical and nutritional care Developing a genuine rapport with co-workers
Organizing the daily and weekly routine for all dairy workers
Prompt reporting of any sickness or disease
Showing interest in, and enthusiasm for preventative animal care of dairy animals
Being noticed as a valuable member of the senior management team
Providing weekly updates on all aspects of the dairy operation
Updating and enhancing skills and experience in dairy related aspects by attending regular training
Education & Experience
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM).
Minimum of 1 year in related field.
Knowledge & Skills
Good knowledge of compliance veterinary policies and procedures
Microsoft Office suite (Word and Excel; PowerPoint would be an advantage) or Open Office.
Personal Attributes
Articulate – verbal and written
Able to interact with a range of different people and functions
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