Lead Poultry Flock Veterinarian at a Leading Poultry Production and Processing Company - Jobcanvas Career Solutions

Jobcanvas Career Solutions - Our client is a leading Poultry Production and Processing company based in Ibadan, Nigeria, supplying high-quality, Halal-certified fresh and frozen poultry products.

As their operations continue to grow, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Poultry Flock Veterinarian

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Part-time

Role Summary

• They are seeking a highly experienced Lead Poultry Flock Veterinarian to provide strategic and operational leadership across our farms.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across farms to drive significant improvements in flock health, productivity, biosecurity, and overall farm performance through data-driven decision-making and strong leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead veterinary oversight, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across all farms.
• Review, redesign, and enforce health management, vaccination, and biosecurity programs.
• Conduct regular farm visits, health audits, necropsies, and diagnostic testing.
• Use performance data to improve growth rates, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), mortality, and production yields.
• Collaborate closely with farm managers and operations teams to address underperformance.
• Lead outbreak management and ensure compliance with veterinary, food safety, and Halal standards.
• Train and mentor veterinary and farm staff.
• Prepare health and performance reports for senior management.

Requirements
Education & Certifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Master of Veterinary Public Health (MVPH) or M.Sc. in Veterinary Medicine is a plus.
• Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association - NVMA) is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial poultry operations (broiler and breeder).
• Proven leadership track record with measurable improvements in flock performance.

Key Skills & Work Requirements:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to work across multiple farm locations

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: jobcanvas4@gmail.com using "Lead Poultry Flock Veterinarian" as the subject of the email.