Key responsibilities

Provide veterinary oversight of flock health, welfare and performance

Develop and manage vaccination and medicinal programmes

Conduct flock examinations, inspections, sampling and disease investigations

Lead disease outbreak response and coordinate with relevant authorities

Establish and maintain high standards of biosecurity across all sites

Monitor diagnostics and laboratory results and use findings to drive preventative health strategies

Work with hatcheries, nutritionists and feed specialists to improve chick quality and flock performance

Train and support Farm Managers and operational teams in biosecurity and flock health

Maintain accurate, compliant and audit-ready health, vaccination and medication records

Stay current with developments in poultry health and veterinary science

About you

Australian-registered veterinarian with BVSc or equivalent veterinary qualification

Minimum 3 years' experience as a registered veterinarian

Strong knowledge of poultry health, disease management and welfare





Experience working within poultry systems and understanding of industry best practice

Genuine interest in avian/poultry medicine

Strong communication and leadership skills, with ability to work confidently with farm teams, management and external stakeholders

Commitment to high standards of animal welfare and biosecurity

Current Australian driver's licence and ability to travel regularly between Victorian sites

Formal qualification in avian medicine and previous poultry veterinary experience highly regarded

$150,000 total package, including car allowance, phone and laptop

Potential relocation package and/or housing allowance for the right candidate

Adaptable working arrangements

4 weeks' annual leave

Career progression within a growing organisation

Significant autonomy and ownership of the veterinary function across the group

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📌 Poultry Veterinarian (Geelong)
🏢 Global Veterinary Careers
📍 Geelong