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, NSW.  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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Poultry Veterinarian, or a Veterinarian who is interested in pursuing a rewarding career in a fast-growing and dynamic livestock industry.  The position will be based in Griffith, NSW, one of Australia’s largest poultry growing regions.

Key responsibilities:

• Reviewing the health status of Baiada’s chicken meat breeder and meat chicken farms in the Griffith region.
• Using KPI and performance data and information to investigate health and/or performance related challenges and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Involvement in developing biosecurity, vaccination, animal welfare and health programs.
• Assisting to manage animal welfare compliance and continuous improvement across farming, hatchery and processing operations.
• Contributing as an integral part of our national veterinary and livestock management team.
• Liaising with other company and industry veterinarians and maintaining key business relationships.

There is opportunity for regional, interstate and international travel to gain experience and for career progression.

Essential qualifications and attributes:

• An Australian recognised veterinary degree and ability to register to practice as a veterinarian in all Australian states.
• Poultry or other livestock industry experience is preferred but is not essential.
• New or recent veterinary graduates are encouraged to apply and will be mentored and well supported.
• Highly motivated with excellent communication skills, strong commitment to work related responsibilities and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

The successful candidate must not have any pigs, pet birds or poultry at their place of residence or reside with anyone who has any contact with these species or their manure.  Veterinarians will also be required to be vaccinated with the seasonal influenza A vaccine.

Ample training, mentoring and opportunities for continuing education will be provided and supported.  Remuneration is negotiable depending on level of experience but will be well in excess of the current veterinary award.  The salary package will include a fully maintained company vehicle, phone and all required equipment.  Registration fees and professional memberships, including Australian Veterinary Association membership, will be financed.

If you have the skills, experience and desire to be part of a highly motivated team, please apply by selecting the "Apply Now" button quoting position No. B0254-SA in the subject line.

*No agencies please

**Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

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