Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Ducorp Zambia Limited is a fast-growing Agribusiness Company located in Lusaka -dealing in Food Commodities, Feed Ingredients, Animal Proteins, Feed Additives, Stock Feed, Fertilizer, Animal Health Consultancy and Mini-type Agricultural Implements.
Ducorp Zambia Limited in Lusaka; is inviting suitable candidates to apply for the position of Veterinarian (x2) with Experience conducting various types of surgeries, vaccinations and health checks on animals (Poultry).

Key Responsibilities
– Shall provide the basic examination, flock behaviour, observe poultry behaviour, production analysis, nutritional recommendations and devise effective flock health management procedures
– Conduct all the poultry vaccinations programs in both Broilers and Layers
– Effectively Coordinate all Biosecurity measures at all the necessary critical control points of the farm.
– Conduct routine disease surveillance in both layers and broilers and treatment of disease in cases of disease outbreak
– Provide technical support to and conduct training on poultry health /management to customers
– Provide veterinary services to both external small-scale customers and contract growers
– Examine animals and check their health status
– Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatment
– Dress wounds of injured animals
– Prescribe medication
– Advise farmers on nutrition, preventive healthcare and general care

Minimum requirements are:
• Diploma or Degree in Animal Science from a recognized institution.
• Experience 1-2years Years
• Work experience as a Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician or Veterinarian Assistant
• Excellent animal welfare knowledge
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Computer literacy for data collection
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Specializations in Veterinary
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Must be registered with Veterinary Association of Zambia
• Must be knowledgeable in poultry, cattle & other animal diseases.
• Be able to apply basic and knowledgeable poultry husbandry practices.
• Must be knowledgeable in vaccinations.
• Minimum of two years of work experience as a Poultry Veterinarian or with any poultry experience
The following would be an advantage:
• Experience in Livestock veterinary fieldwork
• Self-motivated
• Driver’s licence

Attributes
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Great knowledge and experience in poultry medicine
• Please send a written application via email. Your application should consist of a cover letter, a detailed CV and copies of Certificates. Please indicate the position you are applying for in your cover letter

• Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Veterinarian at Ducorp Zambia Pvt.Ltd. in Lusaka. The Veterinarian will be responsible for providing medical care, treatment, and advice to a variety of animals. Duties may include conducting physical examinations, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and performing surgeries.

Qualifications
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine
• Experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of animals
• Strong knowledge of animal anatomy, physiology, and diseases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team and independently

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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• Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Veterinarian at Ducorp Zambia Pvt.Ltd. in Lusaka. The Veterinarian will be responsible for providing medical care, treatment, and advice to a variety of animals. Duties may include conducting physical examinations, diagnosing illnesses, prescribing medications, and performing surgeries.

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