Job Description
Group Veterinarian – Poultry | Victoria
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Senior Veterinary Leadership | Multi-Site Role | Poultry Production
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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.
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This is a unique opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with a strong interest in avian medicine and poultry production to take on a genuinely influential leadership position across multiple sites.
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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.
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About the Role
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The Group Veterinarian will have responsibility for the health, welfare and performance of poultry across eight rearing and production sites throughout Victoria.
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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.
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The position involves regular travel between sites and collaboration across the broader poultry production chain, including:
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Hatcheries
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Feed mills
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Laboratories
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Nutritionists
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External veterinary and technical consultants
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Farm and operational management teams
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Key Responsibilities
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Flock Health & Welfare
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Conduct flock examinations and health assessments
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Monitor flock behaviour, performance and welfare
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Develop and implement flock health management programs
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Conduct inspections and collect samples for laboratory analysis
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Provide nutritional and management recommendations
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Monitor chick quality and work with hatcheries to identify opportunities for improvement
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Ensure welfare standards are consistently maintained across all sites
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Biosecurity
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Biosecurity will be a major focus of the role.
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The Group Veterinarian will:
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Develop and maintain biosecurity protocols
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Train Farm Managers and operational teams
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Conduct site assessments and audits
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Ensure biosecurity standards are consistently applied
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Identify risks and implement corrective actions
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The successful candidate will be expected to confidently hold operational teams accountable to the required biosecurity and welfare standards.
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Vaccination & Veterinary Medicines
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Develop and manage comprehensive vaccination programs
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Oversee medicinal programs and disease prevention strategies
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Ensure vaccination and medication programs are appropriately documented
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Monitor compliance across all sites
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Review and update programs as required based on flock health and diagnostic findings
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Disease Investigation & Response
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The Group Veterinarian will lead disease investigations and responses across the business, including:
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Early identification of potential disease issues
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Diagnostic investigation and sample collection
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Interpretation of laboratory results
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Implementation of corrective and preventative actions
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Coordination with relevant government authorities
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Leading disease response from initial identification through to resolution
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Diagnostics & Laboratory Services
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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.
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The successful candidate will be expected to use diagnostic information to actively improve flock health rather than simply record results.
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About You
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The ideal candidate will possess:
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Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent veterinary qualification
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Current registration as a veterinarian in Australia
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Minimum three years' experience as a registered veterinarian
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Strong knowledge of poultry health and disease management
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Experience working within poultry production systems
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A genuine interest in avian medicine and production animal health
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Strong understanding of biosecurity and animal welfare principles
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Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
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Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
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The confidence to work with Farm Managers, operational teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders
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A willingness to travel regularly between sites throughout Victoria
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Current Australian driver's licence
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A postgraduate qualification or additional training in avian medicine would be highly regarded.
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The Type of Veterinarian We're Looking For
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This isn't a role for someone who simply wants to provide veterinary advice from the sidelines.
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The successful candidate will be comfortable being hands-on, visible and accountable across the operation.
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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.
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At the same time, you'll be someone who can build strong relationships with farm teams and bring people along with you.
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How Success Will Be Measured
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The Group Veterinarian will have explicit responsibility for driving measurable outcomes across the operation, including:
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Flock health and mortality performance
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Production performance, including liveability and uniformity
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Vaccination program compliance
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Biosecurity compliance
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Disease outbreak response
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Animal welfare compliance
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Chick quality initiatives
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Farm team biosecurity capability
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Accurate, complete and audit-ready veterinary records
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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.
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What's on Offer
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Total remuneration package of approximately $150,000, including car allowance, phone and laptop
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Potential relocation package and/or housing allowance for the right candidate
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Four weeks' annual leave
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Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible
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Genuine career progression as the organisation continues to expand
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Significant autonomy and influence across a multi-site operation
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The opportunity to take ownership of flock health and veterinary standards across eight Victorian sites
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A senior position combining veterinary medicine, animal welfare, production and leadership
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Working Arrangements
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This is a full-time salaried position based across multiple poultry sites throughout Victoria.
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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.
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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
🏢 Chattyvets
📍 Victoria