Assistant Animal Health Officer III at Vihiga County Government

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must meet the following requirements: -

• Diploma in any of the following the following discipline: - Animal health and production, Veterinary public health and meat technology, from a recognized institution;
• Be registered and retained by Kenya Veterinary Board;
• Have a Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Meat hygiene will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participating in sample collection and dispatch to laboratories;
• Inspecting livestock stock routes;
• Undertaking artificial insemination and meat inspection;
• Enforcing slaughter house hygiene and meat transport regulations;
• Participating in construction and maintenance of farm structures;
• Demonstrating and training on milking techniques and external parasite control techniques;
• Carry out herd health programs including; vaccinations, closed castration, dehorning, ear tagging, branding, deworming, disbudding, docking, de-beaking and hoof trimming;
• Carry out simple treatment of animals;
• Participating in disease search, collecting data and writing technical reports;
• Keeping records on breeding, animal health and Disease control programs;
• Participating in fi ons and agricultural shows;
• Any other duties as shall be assigned by the County Director of Veterinary Services.
• Salary scale: The salary, allowances and other benefits attached to this position will be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.