Veterinary Diagnostician

Job Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to clients on animal feeding, production, and sanitary management.
• Assist the field sales team with technical support.
• Vaccinate animals and prevent infectious diseases.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage animal diseases and injuries.
• Ensure the general health and well-being of animals under care.
• Operate diagnostic and treatment equipment effectively.
• Collect and analyze blood, tissue, and other biological samples.
• Conduct disease diagnosis and provide recommendations for control and prevention.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM from a recognized institution mandatory.
• Additional qualifications or certifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of three 3 years post-NYSC experience in poultry and food animal disease diagnostics and control.
• Must not be older than 30 years.
• Male candidates preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Passion for animal health and welfare.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Excellent customer service orientation.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and diagnostic software.
• Ability to work long hours in both field and laboratory environments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially in engaging farmers.
• Basic knowledge of resource human, financial, and material management.