Swine Veterinarian

Role Overview

• Oversee farm biosecurity, animal health, and the welfare of pigs across all contract-growing farms.
• Develop and implement disease prevention, vaccination, medication, and treatment programs.
• Conduct regular farm visits to assess biosecurity measures, animal health, and welfare, ensuring the continuity of farm operations.
• Diagnose diseases and abnormal conditions through physical examinations, behavioral observations, and diagnostic results to determine appropriate treatment.
• Conduct epidemiological assessments of disease outbreaks, disease transmission, and seasonal disease patterns to establish preventive measures for each farm.
• Investigate disease outbreaks and implement immediate control and containment measures when necessary.
• Lead disease surveillance, sampling, and reporting, and ensure compliance with Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) requirements for African Swine Fever (ASF) and other diseases, as applicable.
• Provide technical guidance and training to Production Officers, farm personnel, and contract growers on animal health and best management practices.
• Ensure the proper use, handling, and inventory management of veterinary medicines and vaccines.
• Maintain accurate veterinary, treatment, and production records, and prepare regular animal health and performance reports.
• Coordinate with laboratories, government agencies, suppliers, and other stakeholders on animal health concerns.
• Provide technical support for operational decisions affecting farm productivity, pig welfare, and profitability.
• Monitor and evaluate mortality and morbidity rates across all supervised farms and collect relevant data for analysis and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and possess a valid Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Veterinary License.
• Must have at least 2–3 years of experience in commercial swine production, preferably in contract-growing operations.
• Must have a strong understanding of swine diseases, farm biosecurity, production management, and African Swine Fever (ASF) prevention and control.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, be capable of operating a four-wheel vehicle, and meet the company’s driving accreditation requirements.
• Must demonstrate strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must possess above-average reading comprehension, writing, speaking, and presentation abilities, particularly in preparing clear, concise, and effective reports.
• Must understand basic financial concepts and ratios, including Return on Investment (ROI) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and be capable of preparing and evaluating cost-benefit analyses and feasibility studies.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate critical-thinking skills and the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical and business-related problems.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and maintain professional and courteous relationships with employees, customers, and colleagues.
• Must be capable of supervising personnel, managing work assignments, and ensuring that team activities align with company goals and operational objectives
• Must be able to enforce company policies, address employee misconduct appropriately, and promote adherence to workplace rules, professional ethics, and organizational values.
• Must demonstrate effective time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, and coordinate the schedules and activities of others.
• Must consistently practice honesty, fairness, and integrity in all professional dealings, avoiding conflicts of interest and decisions motivated by personal gain.
• Must uphold the company’s core values and comply with its policies, standards, and code of ethics.

Perks & Benefits

• Free accommodation and meals
• HMO upon regularization
• Government-mandated benefits
• Additional leave credits

Work Schedule/Setup: 26 working days followed by 4 consecutive days off. Employment Type: Full-time Work Location: Taysan, Batangas, Philippines