Demeter Farm
VACANCY: VETERINARY TECHNICIANDemeter Farm is a farm in the meat production industry with a beautiful, well managed ranch, a first-class abattoir and butchery situated along the banks of Shire River in Balaka. The Farm is situated approximately 35km from Liwonde and has 2 retail outlets in the capital city Lilongwe selling beef under its brand Balaka Beef.
Demeter Farm is looking for an ambitious and motivated candidate to join their team as a Veterinary Technician based on the Farm. The candidate’s responsibilities would include:
- Health Management of both a feedlot herd and a breeding herd
- Carry out all annual vaccinations and treatment of sick or injured cattle.
- Take blood smears and diagnose ill health in cattle.
- Carry out PD’s accurately (Pregnancy Diagnosis) in the breeding herd.
- Assist cows through the calving season to ensure the successful survival rate of all calves.
Qualifications and Experience
- Formal Diploma / Degree in Animal Husbandry/Veterinary obtained in relevant field
- Must have work experience in a similar role
- Strong references essential
- Ability to cope well in a quiet and remote location
- Strong planning skills
- Strong admin skills
- Computer literate, and skilled in the use of Excel and Word – this is essential
- Management skills
- Age 22 – 52
Applications should be sent to the email address below by 16th May 2025 together with CV and copies of qualifications.
To apply for this job email your details to francis.tchereni@demeterseed.mw