Veterinary Technician at Demeter Farm

VACANCY: VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Demeter Farm is a farm in the meat production industry with a beautiful, well managed ranch, a first-class abattoir and butchery situated along the banks of Shire River in Balaka. The Farm is situated approximately 35km from Liwonde and has 2 retail outlets in the capital city Lilongwe selling beef under its brand Balaka Beef.

Demeter Farm is looking for an ambitious and motivated candidate to join their team as a Veterinary Technician based on the Farm. The candidate’s responsibilities would include:

• Health Management of both a feedlot herd and a breeding herd
• Carry out all annual vaccinations and treatment of sick or injured cattle.
• Take blood smears and diagnose ill health in cattle.
• Carry out PD’s accurately (Pregnancy Diagnosis) in the breeding herd.
• Assist cows through the calving season to ensure the successful survival rate of all calves.

Qualifications and Experience

• Formal Diploma / Degree in Animal Husbandry/Veterinary obtained in relevant field
• Must have work experience in a similar role
• Strong references essential
• Ability to cope well in a quiet and remote location
• Strong planning skills
• Strong admin skills
• Computer literate, and skilled in the use of Excel and Word – this is essential
• Management skills
• Age 22 – 52

Method Of Application

Applications should be sent to the email address below by 16th May 2025 together with CV and copies of qualifications.

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