Resident Flock Veterinarian

TAGHINI FOODS is a traditional poultry processing Company based in Ibadan. We supply fresh and frozen poultry products to wholesalers, caterers and further processors, including products suitable for Halal customers. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Resident Flock Veterinarian

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are a leading poultry production and processing company based in Ibadan, Nigeria, supplying high-quality, Halal-certified fresh and frozen poultry products. As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking a highly experienced Head Poultry Flock Veterinarian to provide strategic and operational leadership across our farms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead veterinary oversight, disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment across all farms. Review, redesign, and enforce health management, vaccination, and biosecurity programs. Conduct regular farm visits, health audits, necropsies, and diagnostic testing. Use performance data to improve growth rates, FCR, mortality, and production yields. Collaborate closely with farm managers and operations teams to address underperformance. Lead outbreak management and ensure compliance with veterinary, food safety, and Halal standards. Train and mentor veterinary and farm staff. Prepare health and performance reports for senior management. This Role is the Veterinary Function for: Commercial broiler farms with a total capacity of 400,000 birds across four locations. A broiler breeder farm with 20,000 birds in one location. The candidate will be responsible for driving significant improvements in flock health, productivity, biosecurity, and overall farm performance through data-driven decision-making and strong leadership.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree. Minimum of 4 years’ experience in commercial poultry operations (broiler and breeder). Proven leadership with measurable improvements in flock performance. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Willingness to work across multiple farm locations. Membership in relevant professional bodies (e.g., Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association) is an advantage.