Veterinary Officer - 2 Posts

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Description: The history of Nakuru County is colourful and splendid. The county’s rich history is joined at the hip with that of the entire nation. When the Kenya-Uganda railway line was constructed, although heavily criticized as the Lunatic Express or a road to nowhere, it had a profound impact on the creation… The history of Nakuru County is colourful and splendid. The county’s rich history is joined at the hip with that of the entire nation. When the Kenya-Uganda railway line was constructed, although heavily criticized as the Lunatic Express or a road to nowhere, it had a profound impact on the creation of the nation today known as Kenya. , As the nation grew, Nakuru Town also developed out of the activities of the railroad as it was one of the major stopovers that encouraged the growth of business centers along the railway from Mombasa en route for Kisumu. ,Nakuru County was among the area that was annexed as white highlands, where many colonialists chose to settle. , From then on, Nakuru quickly transformed into a big town which later was to become the headquarters of the Rift Valley Province, serving as the nerve center for the other 14 counties in the region. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Not specified
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Agricultural

Job Description

Role Overview

This veterinary role supports animal health through treatment, disease surveillance and control, diagnostic work, and practical guidance for livestock owners and other stakeholders. The work also contributes to safer livestock movement and informed decisions about animal health, breeding, welfare, and related markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out disease-control work, including research, vaccination activities, and enforcement of livestock movement regulations.
  • Treat animals presented with illness and provide advice on appropriate veterinary care.
  • Guide livestock owners and other stakeholders on sound veterinary practices, animal breeding, and animal welfare.
  • Assist with training stakeholders involved in livestock disease-control programmes.
  • Gather and maintain data on animal health, animal products, and markets, and prepare reports based on findings.
  • Conduct post-mortem examinations and other diagnostic tests to help identify animal health conditions.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from a recognised institution.
  • Registration certificate issued by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
  • Valid practising licence from the Kenya Veterinary Board.
  • Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution.
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