Impact animal health in Newfoundland and Labrador as a Large Animal Veterinarian, providing essential veterinary services to local dairy farms and livestock. Engage in routine and emergency care while focusing on disease prevention and health promotion.

This role with the Department of Forestry, Agriculture, and Lands involves delivering ambulatory veterinary services to progressive dairy farms in western Newfoundland. Candidates should possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and experience in food animal veterinary medicine. Responsibilities include disease control, surveillance, and veterinary assessments, with opportunities to specialize in wildlife or specific livestock areas.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide routine veterinary services to livestock producers




• Conduct disease surveillance and respond to outbreaks
• Offer emergency care for horses and livestock
• Supervise chemical immobilization for wildlife restraint
• Support health programs focused on animal welfare

Requirements:
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine required
• Experience in food animal veterinary medicine
• Knowledge of dairy herd health
• Robust communication skills
• Willingness to travel and provide on-call services

Become a vital part of the veterinary services team supporting livestock health and productivity in Newfoundland.
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📌 Veterinarian for Large Animal Care (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador