Veterinarian

Baiada is a privately owned Australian Company providing premium quality poultry products throughout Australia. We operate throughout Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with our Head Office based in Pendle Hill. Our brands include Lilydale Free Range and Steggles and we have a proud reputation for upholding traditional family oriented values. At Baiada Poultry our primary objective is to provide our customers with the highest quality products and excellent service.

Baiada are seeking to fill the position of Company Veterinarian at our Riverina Farms. 

Key responsibilities:  (but not limited to):

• Monitoring of flock health status (all classes of stock).
• Implementation of strategic and tactical prevention or when needed medication strategies.
• Evaluation and improvement of vaccination programs in consultation with the Manager and Assistant Manager, Technical Services.
• Evaluate and assist hatcheries with health and performance issues.
• Maintain professional relationships with company livestock customers.
• Travel to livestock sites will be necessary.
• Response to urgent situations on short notice when required.
• Routine monitoring of health in all livestock areas.
• Investigation of disease and poor performance occurrences in livestock and instigation of appropriate control measures.
• Monitoring of biosecurity and hygiene standards on farms, hatcheries and processing plants.
• Veterinary service to live bird customers (ISA and Cobb) as directed by the company veterinarian.
• Liaison with key suppliers (vaccine manufacturers, therapeutics suppliers, disinfectant manufacturers, etc).

Critical skills :

• Working knowledge of veterinary pathology and the ability to diagnos and evaluate poultry diseases. 
• Ability to clinically assess and treat intensive units of poultry for health and welfare status including the use of S4 medications if necessary.
• Diagnosis of disease states, including appropriate action regarding the occurrence of notifiable or exotic diseases.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong in Microsoft programs and understanding of data management systems.
• Ability to work unsupervised to meet timelines.
• High attention to detail.
• \Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and an ability to work well within a passionate team. 

• Degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Science (or equivalent) registrable in New South Wales.
• A minimum of seven years of practical experience in the field of production animal medicine.
• Ability to hold australian drivers’ licence.
• Ability to hold fully accredited Australian veterinary license to practice medicine.  

If you believe you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please forward your cover letter and resume including your qualifications, experience and references via the appropriate link. Please quote reference number JO18-SG in the subject line.

**No agencies please 

• Flexible hours available
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Work visa can be provided for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 April 2024
• Expected salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year