Description:
Support Animal Welfare & Biosecurity in a Leading Agri-Business!
McLean Farms, a diversified family-owned agri-business based in Pittsworth, 30 minutes southwest of Toowoomba, is seeking an Assistant Veterinarian to support the health, welfare, and biosecurity of our poultry operations. Specialising in livestock and food production, McLean Farms operates across various agricultural sectors, including grain, compost, and feed mill operations. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work in a hands-on, dynamic environment, contributing to best-practice poultry health management.
Our Core ValuesAt McLean Farms, we are guided by our core values:
- We Care – We nurture our people, animals, environment, workplace, and community.
- We Are One Team – We work together towards a common goal in a respectful and effective manner.
- We Aim for Excellence – We strive to improve continuously.
- We Find a Way – We work together to find solutions to every challenge.
- We Do the Right Thing – We make decisions and choose behaviours based on what is right and what is wrong.
As an Assistant Veterinarian, you will support the Veterinarian and Poultry Farm Managers in maintaining flock health, biosecurity, and disease prevention measures. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in avian medicine, animal welfare, and commercial poultry management, while working in a collaborative and progressive environment.
What You’ll Do:- Conduct routine health checks on McLean Farms' flocks to monitor flock welfare and identify health issues early.
- Assist in diagnosing and treating illnesses, ensuring prompt and effective intervention.
- Support the development and implementation of vaccination programs to promote flock health.
- Conduct routine sampling and vaccine administration as part of flock health management.
- Advise and support Poultry Farm Managers to ensure biosecurity and best-practice animal welfare standards are maintained.
- Monitor and manage disease outbreaks, implementing strategies to prevent disease spread.
- Work closely with the Veterinarian to implement health and welfare programs across McLean Farms' operations.
- Continue professional development through hands-on learning and training in various poultry shed designs and management systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent is essential.
- Knowledge of animal welfare standards, biosecurity protocols, and regulatory requirements related to poultry farming.
- Current C Class Driver’s License.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and dispute resolution abilities.
- Experience in planning, organising, prioritising, and coordinating work in a changing environment.
- Demonstrated time management, attention to detail, self-motivation, and professionalism.
- Ability to use a range of computer applications for reporting and data management.
- A competitive salary reflective of your expertise and experience.
- Career development opportunities in a fast-growing agricultural business.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on poultry health and welfare.
To find out more about McLean Farms and its operations, please visit our website www.mcleanfarms.au
You must not have any birds, pigs or poultry at your place of residence.
Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right hand side.
You must be legally entitled to work permanently in Australia to apply for this position.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.