Veterinary Officer – Job Group -L

For appointment to this grade, a candidate to this grade must have: –
i.Have Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) degree from a recognized institution;
ii.Be registered by the Kenya Veterinary Board; and
iii.Have a Certificate in computer application skills.

Duties and Responsibilities;
This will be the entry and training grade into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and responsibilities will entail: – undertaking disease control activities such as disease search, vaccination and enforcement of livestock movement regulations; participating in the training of stakeholders in vector control programmes; treating sick animals; advising on good veterinary practices; collecting data and preparing reports on animal health, products and markets; providing advice on animal breeding and welfare; and undertaking post-mortem examination and other diagnostic tests.