We are seeking one highly experienced professional to act as both Sheep Veterinarian and Farm Manager for a private sheep-production farm in Kuwait.
The role focuses on sheep health, breeding management, and production optimization, with a specific emphasis on crossbreeding programs involving Romanov, Chefali, and other suitable breeds.
This is a hands-on, on-farm role with full responsibility for animal health, fertility, lambing, and daily flock operations.
Key Responsibilities
Veterinary & Animal Health•Design and execute vaccination, deworming, and biosecurity programs•Diagnose and treat diseases; emergency response and outbreak control•Supervise medication usage and maintain accurate health records•Manage quarantine and introduction of new animals
Breeding & Reproduction (Core Responsibility)•Lead crossbreeding programs (Romanov × Chefali × other breeds)•Improve fertility rates, lambing percentages, and litter size•Heat detection support, breeding timing, pregnancy monitoring•Full lambing supervision: dystocia assistance, newborn care, colostrum management•Post-partum care and lamb survival optimization
Farm & Production Management•Day-to-day management of the sheep flock•Supervise farm workers; train staff on handling, injections, hygiene, and monitoring•Coordinate feeding and nutrition programs (body condition scoring, minerals, supplements)•Monitor and improve production KPIs:•Lambing %•Mortality rate•Weaning success•Growth and overall flock performance•Monthly reporting to ownership with clear production and health metrics
Requirements•5–10+ years of proven experience with sheep production (not primarily goats)•Strong hands-on experience in:•Lambing assistance•Fertility improvement•Crossbreeding systems (Romanov experience is a strong advantage)•Veterinary background or extensive professional livestock-health management experience•Practical, field-oriented (not academic only)•Able to live on or near the farm and respond to emergencies•English required; Arabic is an advantage
Compensation Package•Basic salary: Competitive (based on experience)•Accommodation provided•Transportation / vehicle•Annual air ticket•Performance-based incentives linked to fertility and production results
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send:•CV•Summary of sheep breeds handled•Flock sizes managed•Breeding and fertility results achieved
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