Group Veterinarian – Poultry | Victoria
Senior Veterinary Leadership | Multi-Site Role | Poultry Production
I'm currently recruiting for a
Group Veterinarian
to take technical responsibility for flock health, welfare, biosecurity and veterinary programs across a growing poultry operation in Victoria.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with a solid interest in
avian medicine and poultry production
to take on a genuinely influential leadership position across multiple sites.
The role would suit someone who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with operational teams and using veterinary science, diagnostics and preventative medicine to directly influence animal welfare and production outcomes.
About the Role
The Group Veterinarian will have responsibility for the health, welfare and performance of poultry across
eight rearing and production sites throughout Victoria
.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role with significant autonomy.
The successful candidate will establish and maintain the standards for flock health, welfare, vaccination, disease prevention and biosecurity across the group.
The position involves regular travel between sites and collaboration across the broader poultry production chain, including:
Hatcheries
Feed mills
Laboratories
Nutritionists
External veterinary and technical consultants
Farm and operational management teams
Key Responsibilities
Flock Health & Welfare
Conduct flock examinations and health assessments
Monitor flock behaviour, performance and welfare
Develop and implement flock health management programs
Conduct inspections and collect samples for laboratory analysis
Provide nutritional and management recommendations
Monitor chick quality and work with hatcheries to identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure welfare standards are consistently maintained across all sites
Biosecurity
Biosecurity will be a major focus of the role.
The Group Veterinarian will:
Develop and maintain biosecurity protocols
Train Farm Managers and operational teams
Conduct site assessments and audits
Ensure biosecurity standards are consistently applied
Identify risks and implement corrective actions
The successful candidate will be expected to confidently hold operational teams accountable to the required biosecurity and welfare standards.
Vaccination & Veterinary Medicines




Develop and manage comprehensive vaccination programs
Oversee medicinal programs and disease prevention strategies
Ensure vaccination and medication programs are appropriately documented
Monitor compliance across all sites
Review and update programs as required based on flock health and diagnostic findings
Disease Investigation & Response
The Group Veterinarian will lead disease investigations and responses across the business, including:
Early identification of potential disease issues
Diagnostic investigation and sample collection
Interpretation of laboratory results
Implementation of corrective and preventative actions
Coordination with relevant government authorities
Leading disease response from initial identification through to resolution
Diagnostics & Laboratory Services
The role will involve working closely with veterinary laboratories and external specialists to ensure diagnostic results are effectively interpreted and translated into practical preventative strategies.
The successful candidate will be expected to use diagnostic information to actively improve flock health rather than simply record results.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess:
Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent veterinary qualification
Current registration as a veterinarian in Australia
Minimum three years' experience as a registered veterinarian
Strong knowledge of poultry health and disease management
Experience working within poultry production systems
A genuine interest in avian medicine and production animal health
Strong understanding of biosecurity and animal welfare principles
Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
The confidence to work with Farm Managers, operational teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders
A willingness to travel regularly between sites throughout Victoria
Current Australian driver's licence




A postgraduate qualification or additional training in avian medicine would be highly regarded.
The Type of Veterinarian We're Looking For
This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to provide veterinary advice from the sidelines.
The successful candidate will be comfortable being
hands-on, visible and accountable
across the operation.
You'll need to be confident making decisions, communicating expectations and, when necessary, challenging operational practices where flock welfare, biosecurity or veterinary standards aren't being met.
At the same time, you'll be someone who can build strong relationships with farm teams and bring people along with you.
How Success Will Be Measured
The Group Veterinarian will have clear responsibility for driving measurable outcomes across the operation, including:
Flock health and mortality performance
Production performance, including liveability and uniformity
Vaccination program compliance
Biosecurity compliance
Disease outbreak response
Animal welfare compliance
Chick quality initiatives
Farm team biosecurity capability
Accurate, complete and audit-ready veterinary records
The role therefore offers the opportunity to see a direct connection between your veterinary expertise, the health and welfare of the birds and the overall performance of the business.
What's on Offer
Total remuneration package of approximately $150,000
, including car allowance, phone and laptop
Potential relocation package and/or housing allowance for the right candidate
Four weeks' annual leave
Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
Genuine career progression as the organisation continues to expand
Significant autonomy and influence across a multi-site operation
The opportunity to take ownership of flock health and veterinary standards across eight Victorian sites
A senior position combining veterinary medicine, animal welfare, production and leadership
Working Arrangements
This is a full-time salaried position based across multiple poultry sites throughout Victoria.
Regular travel between sites is an integral part of the role, and the position requires availability to respond to urgent disease and flock health matters when required.
Working hours will vary according to operational requirements, particularly during disease investigations or other urgent flock health situations.
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📌 Group Veterinarian – Poultry | Victoria (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne