Veterinary & Animal Health Technician

About the role

The Veterinary & Animal Health Technician will support livestock owners by ensuring animal health, preventing disease outbreaks, and promoting bio‑security. Working primarily in the field, you will apply your veterinary knowledge to maintain high standards of animal welfare.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control to prevent disease spread among animals.
• Diagnose common animal diseases and recommend appropriate treatment.
• Administer vaccines, medications, and deworming treatments.
• Perform minor surgical procedures within the scope of practice.
• Conduct disease surveillance and report outbreaks.
• Carry out routine health inspections of livestock.
• Collect blood, tissue, and other samples for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain accurate treatment, vaccination, and health records.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
• Promote animal welfare and bio‑security measures.
• Participate in livestock production, breeding, and disease‑prevention programs.

Required profile

• Certificate or Diploma in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Health, or a related field.
• Minimum two years of experience handling livestock and delivering health interventions.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions.
• Good communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Required skills

• Animal handling and restraint
• Sample collection for laboratory analysis
• Basic computer literacy for record‑keeping
• Accurate record‑keeping and report writing