Veterinarian | Gauteng, Pretoria at Optivet

• Providing veterinary and production support to commercial pig farming operations.
• Conducting farm visits, herd health assessments and production evaluations.
• Assisting farmers with disease prevention, diagnosis and management.
• Monitoring animal health, welfare and production performance.
• Developing and implementing practical herd health and biosecurity programmes.
• Investigating production challenges and providing evidence-based recommendations.
• Working closely with farmers and farm teams to improve efficiency, productivity and responsible animal management.
• Analysing production data and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Maintaining accurate clinical and production records.
• Participating in ongoing client management and relationship building.
• Keeping up to date with developments in production animal medicine, agriculture and responsible farming practices.
• Gradually taking responsibility for an independent client portfolio as experience and confidence develop.

What they're looking for

• The successful veterinarian will be:
• Passionate about agriculture and responsible livestock production
• Interested in developing a career in production animal consultancy
• Comfortable working closely with farmers, farm teams, and clients
• Analytical, organised, and proactive in their approach
• A strong communicator and team player
• Eager to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility
• Interested in building a long-term future within the practice