Job Description
– Develop farm plan for livestock care and health.
– Develop plans for livestock vaccinations and newborn care including but not limited to pig tail docking, teeth clipping and male castration; chick incubator monitoring, egg labeling, and post hatch care.
– Monitor all livestock to diagnose illnesses, treat injuries, prescribe necessary medication or vitamins, and perform surgical procedures where necessary.
– Provide feedback on animal performance and growth.
– Plan for necessary quarantine of sick animals and biosecurity.
– Supervise livestock breeding and genetic diversity.
– Ensure proper nutrition and monitor feed mix ratios.
– Address animal behavior problems.
– Advise on animal housing and well-being.
– Deliver livestock babies and structure plan for care.
– Advise on any livestock risk factors.
– Train workers for care, handling and feeding of livestock.
– Maintain budgeting, and other operational records including but not limited to birth, growth, death, sale, vaccination, feed records.
– Inspect animal housing to ensure cleanliness and safety.
– Upkeep continued education in field.
Job Requirement
– Past experience working on a farm
– Care for animals
– Great communication skills
– Detail oriented and outstanding organizational skills
– Flexible to work day and night hours depending on animal needs
– Appropriate government licensing/certification
Priority
– Degree in veterinary studies/medicine (Animal doctor)