Posted on: Tue 02-09-2025

MDNI Farms Limited is a commercial meat goat breeding operation focused on producing Full Blood Boer and Kalahari Red goats with superior genetics, high fertility, and strong disease resistance. Our mission is to support Nigeria’s livestock market with top-quality breeding stock while educating farmers on best practices in husbandry, health management, and sustainable farming.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Veterinarian

Location: Asaba, Delta

 

Position Summary

• The Farm Veterinarian at MDNI Farms plays a central role in the overall health, feeding, and livestock management of our goat herd.
• Beyond clinical care, this role involves developing and implementing herd nutrition plans, supervising feeding programs, supporting breeding strategies, and maintaining high health and production standards across the farm.
• You will collaborate with farm staff, supervise husbandry protocols, and ensure the daily well-being and productivity of all animals under our care..

Key Responsibilities

Feeding & Nutrition Management:

• Develop and supervise daily feeding schedules based on age, breed, and production stage
• Monitor feed intake and adjust rations to optimize weight gain, reproduction, and milk yield
• Oversee creep feeding, supplementation, and pasture-to-pen transitions
• Evaluate feed quality and storage conditions to prevent contamination or spoilage
• Train staff on proper feed mixing, ration delivery, and observation of eating behaviour.

Livestock Health & Veterinary Care:

• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries in goats through physical exams and lab testing
• Administer vaccinations, dewormers, medications, and emergency treatments
• Perform minor surgeries, wound care, obstetrics, and post-mortem evaluations
• Maintain accurate animal health records and medical logs
• Support disease prevention programs and biosecurity measures

Livestock Management & Performance Monitoring:

• Support breeding programs through health checks, heat detection, and fertility evaluations
• Collaborate with the husbandry team on weaning, kid management, and herd separation
• Supervise animal housing, pen hygiene, and stress-reduction practices
• Evaluate herd productivity, mortality, and treatment response for continuous improvement
• Lead training of staff on goat behaviour, welfare, and handling protocols

Qualifications and Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a recognized institution
• Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in Nigeria
• Minimum 3 years of experience in livestock practice, preferably with goats or small ruminants
• Practical knowledge of meat goat production systems, vaccination schedules, and endemic disease control
• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills
• Ability to train and lead support staff
• Commitment to animal welfare, farm integrity, and teamwork.

Salary and Benefits

• N150,000 - N200,000 / Month based on qualifications and experience.
• Onsite accommodation
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to farm produce at discounted rates.

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

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