VETERINARIAN – Commercial Agricultural Business

OVERVIEW

A large commercial agricultural business is seeking a qualified and experienced Veterinarian to oversee livestock health and welfare across its farming operations. The role involves working with commercial beef cattle, a breeding herd, sheep, goats, and other livestock.

JOB TYPE: Full Time

Application Deadline: Saturday, 7th November, 2026

POSITION: VETERINARIAN – Commercial Agricultural Business

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience

The applicant should possess the following:

• A degree in Veterinary Medicine.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, with the relevant veterinary authority in Malawi.
• Practical experience working with cattle, preferably commercial beef cattle and breeding herds.
• Strong knowledge of herd health, reproduction, and disease prevention.
• Experience working with cattle.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Ability to work independently.
• Clear communication skills when working with farm teams.
• Good record-keeping and organisational skills.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel within Southern Malawi.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Veterinarian will be responsible for:

• Diagnosing and treating livestock illnesses and injuries.
• Developing and implementing herd health programmes, including vaccinations and parasite control.
• Overseeing reproductive health, breeding management, and pregnancy diagnosis.
• Advising on nutrition, animal welfare, and biosecurity.
• Monitoring herd performance and maintaining accurate treatment and health records.
• Training farm staff in animal handling, disease prevention, and recognising signs of illness.
• Managing veterinary medicines, supplies, and equipment.
• Travelling between farms within Southern Malawi and responding to livestock emergencies.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter via email to:

Email: agriculturalcommunitymalawi@gmail.com

Closing Date: Saturday, 7th November, 2026