.- Experience conducting various types of surgeries, vaccinations and health checks on animals- Knowledge of medical equipment (e.G. ultra sound)- Problem-solving skills- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language to Farm employees who are not medially trained- Advise on up to date technologies, advancements or opportunities for the efficiency and improvement of the Farm and its performance and profitability.Technical / Vocational Skills Required - Experience conducting various types of surgeries, vaccinations and health checks on animals- Knowledge of medical equipment (e.G. ultra sound)- Problem-solving skills- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language to Farm employees who are not medially trained- Advise on up to date technologies, advancements or opportunities for the efficiency and improvement of the Farm and its performance and profitability.Job Description - Examine Swine and check their health status.- Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatment- Perform procedural care of piglets- Perform periodical pre weaning examinations of sows and piglets- Advise on correct and timely vaccination of the swine to prevent diseases- Prescribe medication as appropriate- Advise on nutrition issues/symptoms- Review Farm performance records- Review Boar performance records and make recommendations where appropriate- Identifying any diseases or bacterium present on the Farm- In association with UWI facilities and facilities on the Farm, perform autopsies on the swine when required- Act as a liaison between UWI and the Farm for the purpose of proving access to laboratory testing facilities- Advise management and supervisory team on best practices for updated Swine care- Any other related dutiesExamine Swine and check their health status.Diagnose illnesses and determine the best treatmentPerform procedural care of pigletsPerform periodical pre weaning examinations of sows and pigletsAdvise on correct and timely vaccination of the swine to prevent diseasesPrescribe medication as appropriateAdvise on nutrition issues/symptomsReview Farm performance recordsReview Boar performance records and make recommendations where appropriateIdentifying any diseases or bacterium present on the FarmDressing the wounds of injured swine where feasible and appropriate on the Farm
