Veterinary Officer

About the role

The Veterinary Officer will be based on‑site at Lamugee Farm in Ghana’s Upper West Region, providing routine and emergency veterinary care for livestock and poultry.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat and vaccinate livestock and poultry, and implement preventive health programs.
• Conduct regular health checks, monitor disease outbreaks and enforce biosecurity measures across farm units.
• Train farm staff on animal handling, health monitoring and hygiene standards.
• Collaborate with farm management to improve overall animal productivity and welfare.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Veterinary Medicine or Animal Health from a recognized institution.
• Practical experience with livestock species (sheep, goats, pigs, etc.) and poultry health management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage animal health, preventive care, biosecurity and health records.
• Willingness to work on‑site in rural farm conditions and strong communication skills.

Required skills

• Veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
• Vaccination scheduling and disease control for livestock and poultry.
• Implementation of biosecurity protocols.
• Animal health record‑keeping and reporting.