Ranch Veterinary Assistant

Kapiti Plains Estate Limited is hiring for the Ranch Veterinary Assistant position in  Kapiti Research Station &amp. This is a full time, entry level role. Qualification level: Diploma; experience: 0 – 4 yrs. ILRI – International Livestock Research InstituteMachakosMid level Applications close on 20 November 2026.

Application deadline: November 20, 2026 (11 days)

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Summary by Impactpool

The Ranch Veterinary Assistant at Kapiti Plains Estate Limited will support the Ranch Livestock Manager and veterinarians in maintaining livestock health and productivity.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, performing diagnostics, assisting with breeding programs, and managing health records.

Key responsibilities

• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments to sick or injured livestock as prescribed by the resident veterinarian.
• Assist with post-mortem examinations and collect biological samples (blood, tissue, faecal samples) for laboratory analysis.
• Identify and report common regional diseases (e.g., tick-borne diseases, foot-and-mouth, anthrax) to the veterinarian promptly.
• Monitor animal health status daily and escalate any disease outbreaks or unusual mortalities.
• Assist with artificial insemination (AI), pregnancy diagnoses, calving support, and branding or identification procedures.

Requirements

• Diploma in Animal Health and Production
• Registration with the Kenya Veterinary Board
• 3 years of experience in livestock management
• Experience in administering treatments and vaccinations…

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