Breeder Veterinary Doctor

Job title : Breeder Veterinary Doctor

Job Summary

• Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Breeder Veterinary Doctor to oversee the health, welfare, and productivity of breeder flocks.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing preventive healthcare programs, disease surveillance, biosecurity measures, vaccination schedules, and veterinary interventions to ensure optimal breeder performance and hatchability results.
• The role requires close collaboration with farm management, production teams, hatchery personnel, and laboratory staff to maintain high standards of poultry health and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Flock Health Management:

• Develop and implement comprehensive breeder flock health programs
• Monitor flock health, mortality, morbidity, body weight, uniformity, and production performance
• Diagnose, treat, and manage poultry diseases and health challenges
• Conduct routine farm visits and health assessments across breeder farms
• Investigate disease outbreaks and implement corrective actions promptly

Vaccination and Disease Control:

• Develop and oversee breeder vaccination schedules
• Monitor vaccine administration and effectiveness
• Coordinate disease surveillance and monitoring programs
• Interpret laboratory results and recommend appropriate interventions
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel on diagnostic investigations and testing

Biosecurity Management:

• Ensure strict compliance with farm biosecurity protocols
• Conduct regular biosecurity audits and risk assessments
• Develop and implement disease prevention strategies
• Train farm personnel on biosecurity practices and disease prevention measures

Production Support:

• Monitor breeder flock performance indicators, including egg production, fertility, hatchability, feed consumption, and mortality rates
• Provide veterinary recommendations to optimize breeder productivity
• Work closely with production and hatchery teams to improve reproductive performance and chick quality
• Support flock placement, transfer, and depletion activities

Regulatory and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations, animal welfare standards, and company policies
• Maintain accurate veterinary records, treatment logs, vaccination records, and health reports
• Prepare periodic veterinary and flock performance reports for management
• Participate in audits, inspections, and certification programs

Team Leadership and Training:

• Supervise veterinary assistants and farm health personnel
• Provide technical guidance and training to farm staff
• Promote best practices in poultry health management and welfare

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a recognized institution
• Valid registration with the Veterinary Council of Nigeria
• 3–5 years' experience in poultry veterinary practice, with significant exposure to breeder operations
• Strong knowledge of breeder flock management, poultry diseases, vaccination programs, and biosecurity systems
• Experience in poultry production performance analysis and disease diagnostics
• Ability to interpret laboratory reports and make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and reporting tools
• Membership of relevant professional associations will be an added advantage

Competencies:

• Poultry disease diagnosis and treatment
• Breeder flock management
• Biosecurity and disease prevention
• Data analysis and performance monitoring
• Leadership and team management
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Report writing and communication skills
• Attention to detail and results orientation