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About Almarai and the Opportunity

Almarai, headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the MENA region’s #1 FMCG Brand. As a market leader across all its categories in the GCC, Almarai is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian, Dairy Farming to join our team in Al-Kharj. This full-time position is crucial for supporting our extensive large-scale dairy farming operations.

The Role of Veterinarian, Dairy Farming

The Veterinarian will be responsible for ensuring the health, welfare, and productivity of dairy cattle across assigned farms. This role involves a strong focus on preventive care, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment, working in close collaboration with farm operations teams. The position plays a critical part in disease prevention, herd health management, and supporting overall farm performance and milk production.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the health status of dairy cattle through regular inspections and preventive programs.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and overall herd health issues.
• Develop and implement vaccination, deworming, and biosecurity programs.
• Provide reproductive health support, including calving management and fertility monitoring.
• Collaborate with farm management and nutrition teams to optimize animal performance and milk production.
• Maintain accurate medical records, treatment logs, and compliance documentation.
• Train farm staff on animal handling, hygiene, and early disease detection.
• Ensure adherence to animal welfare standards and company policies.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance related to veterinary and farm practices.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in large commercial dairy operations, with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work effectively in farm environments and manage large herds.
• Familiarity with modern herd management systems.
• International experience in dairy farm operations is considered an advantage.

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with farm teams and management.
• Demonstrated teamwork abilities.

Compensation

Almarai offers a highly competitive tax-free remuneration package for this position, reflecting the importance of this role within our operations.