Livestock Veterinarian / Livestock Caretaker
Position Summary
The Livestock Veterinarian / Livestock Caretaker is responsible for ensuring the overall health, welfare, productivity, and biosecurity of livestock at the Lulenge site. The role involves veterinary services, daily animal care, disease prevention, treatment, breeding support, record keeping, and compliance with animal health regulations. Livestock under care include, but are not limited to, cattle, goats, and sheep.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Animal Health & Veterinary Services
- Diagnose, treat, and manage diseases affecting cattle, goats, sheep, and any other livestock kept at Lulenge.
- Develop and implement preventive health programs including vaccination, deworming, dipping, spraying, and parasite control.
- Conduct routine health inspections and promptly address any signs of illness, injury, or distress.
- Perform minor surgical and veterinary procedures as required and within professional scope.
- Manage emergency animal health situations and disease outbreaks.
- Advise management on animal health risks, nutrition, and welfare improvement strategies.
Livestock Care & Welfare
- Ensure proper daily care of livestock, including feeding, watering, housing, and hygiene.
- Monitor animal behavior, body condition, growth, and productivity.
- Ensure humane handling and treatment of animals in line with animal welfare standards.
- Oversee quarantine and isolation of sick or newly introduced animals.
Breeding & Production Support
- Support breeding programs including heat detection, mating, pregnancy diagnosis, and calving/lambing/kidding management.
- Assist in reducing mortality rates and improving herd/flock productivity.
- Monitor reproductive performance and advise on genetic improvement strategies.
Farm Management Support
- Support general farm management activities related to livestock operations, including:
- Encroachment control within farm boundaries
- Cleaning and thinning of grazing areas
- Maintenance of livestock farm roads and paddocks
- Monitoring and demarcation of farm boundaries related to livestock management.
- Supervise and monitor grazing areas to identify, control, and prevent livestock exposure to poisonous or harmful plants
- Coordinate livestock movements in line with farm operational plans.
Farm Biosecurity & Compliance
- Implement and enforce farm biosecurity measures to prevent disease introduction and spread.
- Ensure compliance with national veterinary laws, animal health regulations, and industry best practices in Tanzania.
- Coordinate with government veterinary officers, laboratories, and inspectors when required.
Records & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on:
- Animal health and treatments
- Vaccination and deworming schedules
- Mortalities and disease cases
- Animal herd physical counting once per month
- Breeding, births, weighing, and productivity
- Prepare regular animal health and welfare reports for management review.
Supervision & Training
- Provide technical guidance and training to livestock attendants, herders, and farm staff on animal health and welfare.
- Ensure proper use and storage of veterinary drugs, equipment, and consumables.
Other Responsibilities
- Participate in farm planning meetings and contribute to livestock development strategies.
- Perform any other duties related to livestock health and care as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, or a related field from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the relevant veterinary professional body in Tanzania (where applicable).
- Minimum of 2–5 years practical experience in livestock health management (cattle, goats, and sheep preferred).
- Strong knowledge of livestock diseases, treatment protocols, and preventive healthcare.
- Ability to work in rural farm conditions with minimal supervision.
- Good record-keeping and reporting skills.
- High level of integrity, responsibility, and respect for animal welfare.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Practical hands-on veterinary and animal handling skills
- Ability to plan and implement health programs
- Basic computer literacy (for records and reporting)
Working Conditions
Based at Lulenge Farm with possible outdoor and fieldwork exposure. May require working beyond normal hours during emergencies, calving seasons, or disease outbreaks.
Interested candidates may send their CVs to applications@aft.co.tz before 28th December 2025.