Company: AMO Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited
Location: Oyo
Job Type: Full Time
Apply Before: 2026-07-20
Job Description
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
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@afshltd.com using the job title e.g “Admin Officer” as the subject of the email. Note : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Source: MyJobMag