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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | AUSTRALIAN GENERAL INDUSTRY NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Veterinarian |
| Position Code: | 5400 | | Career Level: | 4 |
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Responsible for
Coordinating services and programs designed to maintain animal health and optimise the cost efficiency of livestock production. |
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Reports To
General Manager or State Manager. |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Monitoring disease trends and advising on the implementation of preventative and treatment programs.
Ensuring compliance with animal health requirements.
Providing laboratory services and routine autopsies, litter samples, blood samples, stereological analysis, etc.
Promoting knowledge and awareness of sound animal husbandry and disease control practices through direct communication with farm management and staff, and by conducting formal training programs.
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Key Skills
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
Technical background.
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Internal Contacts
Divisional Management, Farm Managers, Nutritionists, Technical Officers, Research Assistants and Other Specialist Staff. |
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External Contacts
Industry Associations, Departments of Agriculture and Public Health, Research Organisations, and suppliers of veterinary products. |
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Typical Experience
Degree in Veterinary Science, with relevant specialisation in the form of livestock production undertaken by the company. |
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