SENIOR DAIRY VETERINARIAN

.We are currently seeking an experienced Dairy Veterinarian on behalf of our client a large food production company in Saudi Arabia. The core purpose of the role is to ensure that herd health and reproductive status meets the standards agreed with the company39s Vet Group Manager by the implementation of herd health and breeding programs and the provision of veterinary services.AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYManaging the day to day work of assistant staff veterinarians staff veterinarians and senior staff veterinarians through the vet rota and staff meetings to provide the necessary veterinary services to the farms.Supervising the collation of health data to publish the Weekly Health ReportAnalysing the Weekly Health Report to identify problems and issues in health and breeding and initiate suitable resolution strategies to maintain the production capability of the herd.Writing and reviewing on an annual basis manuals for approval by the Vet Group Manager to provide a documented standardised approach to the health and breeding management of the herdDesigning and delivering training courses to provide basic or refresher training or for the introduction of new techniques.Investigating health and breeding issues as they arise and to formulate control and preventative measures to resolve them.ACTIVITIES To ensure the provision of scheduled veterinary services and a 24 hour emergency call out service to all farm sites.To review the Weekly Health Report and advise on any herd health issues with the Vet Group Manager.To ensure the group vaccination program is carried out as required.To advise Farm staff on issues relating to the welfare of stock and ensuring that these recommendations are within Vet Group guidelines.To advise farms on the implementation of company policy and report any deviations to the Vet Group Manager.To assist the vet group manager to manage and transfer bull semen stored at the central depot.To assist in the conducting of training courses on a one to one basis with farm staff or in group training sessions on the request of the Vet Group Manager.To ensure that company Health and Safety regulations are adhered to at all times.To maintain his allocated vehicle in good running condition and have it serviced at the prescribed intervals.To ensure his personal documentation is current and valid i.e. iqama passport authorization to drive letter authorization to carry veterinary drugs and equipment letter driving licenses etc.Job Dimensions6 Subordinates veterinarians7 dairy UnitsTotal herd size 48000 cows and followers.Job ContextOffice Hours are 8am 5pm5 day work week24 days per week will be spent on the farms.Travelling to farms is 45 90 minutes. Sometimes a 6am on site start maybe required.Travelling time to laboratory and semen store is 3045 minutesSome tasks will involve working outdoors but most areas of the farms have shade and evaporative cooling.QualificationsEssentialA veterinary degree with at least 5 years post graduate experience of working with large dairy herds.DesirablePost graduate qualifications relating to dairy cattle medicine or managementExperienceEssential responsibilities executedAt least 5 years post graduate experience of working with large dairy herdsExperience with intensive dairy farmingDesirable responsibilitiesExperience with intensive dairy farming in arid environmentsCompetenciesKnowledge Skills and AttitudeTechnical competence and in depth knowledge of all aspects of dairy cattle veterinary workStrong problem solving abilities and the ability to analyse data and detect trends.Ability to communicate well and interact effectivelyAbility and attitude to be able to learn quickly and become competent in areas which he is not familiar with.Good communication skills and good more... RD قراءة من المصدر (تنقيب)