Senior Veterinary Doctor (Poultry & Layer Production)

About this role

Senior Veterinary Doctor to oversee flock health, biosecurity and production performance for layer operations at Emmppek Farms Limited in Delta. The role focuses on disease prevention, health management, production optimisation, diagnostic care and providing nutrition and management guidance. It also involves visiting farms, conducting audits and directing treatments, as well as leading and training farm managers and staff. The employer operates integrated poultry farming and processing facilities as part of a circular economy agro development and investment company. The position targets an experienced veterinary professional with a strong background in large-scale commercial poultry, particularly layers.

What you would do

• Oversee flock health management and biosecurity protocols across layer farms.
• Monitor lay rates, egg quality, feed conversion ratios and overall flock productivity.
• Conduct routine farm visits, post-mortems, flock health audits and direct treatments.
• Collaborate on feed formulation and environmental controls to optimise efficiency.
• Provide nutrition and housing management guidance for birds.
• Supervise and train farm managers, technical staff and site personnel on best practices in poultry husbandry.

What they are asking for

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent qualification.
• 10+ years of verifiable experience in large-scale commercial poultry, specifically layer operations.
• Strong track record in flock health management, disease diagnostics and biosecurity enforcement.
• Excellent leadership, communication and operational management skills.

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