Veterinarian Agriculture Jobs

With the prospect of the global population reaching 9.0 billion feeding so many will of course have its challenges. In addition, as more a more people move into so-called “middle class” there is a trend towards increasing protein in diets which currently is heavily oriented towards animals. Both of these factors and more set the scene for exceptional Veterinary Agriculture career opportunities.

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  Veterinary Ophthalmologist

  Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre Are you a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Ophthalmologist Specialist or Registrar looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners?
  Brisbane QLD
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  Emergency Veterinarian

  ARH Baulkham Hills We are looking to grow our stable and cohesive veterinary team with the addition of two permanent part time vets.
  Sydney NSW
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  Companion Animal Veterinarian

  Fur Life Vet Bunbury 2 years of experience in a companion animal or mixed clinic. A keen interest in developing your surgical skills would be advantageous.
  Bunbury WA
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  Veterinary Director

  Greencross Cannon Hill This is a busy practice with a fantastic client base. Clients appreciate our gold standard approach.
  Brisbane
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  Internal Medicine Registrar

  Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre We are looking for a talented residency-trained internal medicine clinician who is interested in working in a dynamic and engaging workplace.
  Brisbane QLD
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  ECC Specialist Criticalist

  North Shore Veterinary Hospital As our Centre grows, we are dedicated to having a full-time ECC Criticalist join our existing team of specialists.
  Sydney NSW
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  Clinical Lead Veterinarian

  Hornsby Veterinary Hospital This role will involve a mix of consulting, surgery, and management responsibilities for the Primary Care team within the hospital.
  Sydney NSW
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  Internal Medicine Specialist

  SouthPaws Specialty Surgery Our teams of veterinary experts ensure that the very best surgical, medical, cancer and critical care is delivered in a professional and comforting environment for pets and their families.
  Melbourne VIC
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  ECC Veterinarian

  AdelaideVet Trinity Gardens This role will appeal to Veterinarians who enjoy a fast-paced and busy clinic that deals with a wide variety of cases but is looking for some work-life balance and more sociable hours
  Adelaide SA
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  Emergency Veterinarian

  AEC Mount Waverley Embrace an extraordinary career filled with triumphs and unforgettable moments, then seize this unparalleled opportunity!
  Melbourne VIC
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  Veterinarian

  Greencross Vets Tuggeranong We would love to welcome a veterinarian who enjoys surgery to our team. But if surgery is not your thing, but your interested in knowing more, let's chat!
  Canberra, ACT
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  Equine Mixed Animal Vet

  Scenic Rim Veterinary Services We would like to employ a vet who has the necessary skills to do the job and the character to enjoy the work with us.
  Beaudesert QLD
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  Companion Animal Veterinarian

  Samford Valley Vet Hospital You will have everything at your fingertips to diagnose & work-up your cases in our fully equipped small animal hospital.
  SAMFORD VALLEY, QLD
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  Veterinarian

  Border Vets The practice caseload comprises 40% dairy, 50% small animals and 5% beef, 5% equine and other species.
  Murray Region, VIC
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  Radiologist

  Perth Veterinary Specialists As a radiologist, you would oversee and report the full range of diagnostic imaging modalities (sonography, digital radiology, multidetector computed tomography and high-field magnetic resonance imaging).
  Perth WA
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  Medical Oncologist

  ARH Homebush This position offers an opportunity to work with some of the best clinicians in their field, in a professional and challenging yet enjoyable workplace.
  Sydney NSW
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  Medicine Specialist

  Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre We are looking for a talented internal medicine specialist who is interested in working in a dynamic and engaging workplace.
  Brisbane QLD
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  Small Animal Veterinarian

  Fur Life Vet Horsham Our team of five vets, seven qualified nurses, four student nurses and three dedicated reception/administration staff pride themselves on excellent patient care
  Horsham VIC
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  Companion Animal Veterinarian

  Fur Life Vet Smythesdale We seek a motivated team player who is interested in furthering their knowledge both as an individual and as part of a team.
  SMYTHESDALE VIC
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  Regional Veterinary Clinical Director

  Greencross Vets You will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of veterinary services across multiple clinics in the Brisbane West region.
  Brisbane

Veterinarian Agriculture Jobs

With the prospect of the global population reaching 9.0 billion feeding so many will of course have its challenges. In addition, as more a more people move into so-called “middle class” there is a trend towards increasing protein in diets which currently is heavily oriented towards animals. Both of these factors and more set the scene for exceptional Veterinary Agriculture career opportunities.

As for the scale of the sector, U.S. agriculture alone is a $992 billion business, and animal agriculture is a large component of U.S. agriculture, employing large numbers of animal science graduates. In the UK and Europe the numbers are similar and in emerging Agri industries in China, Vietnam, Thailand and other major Asian centres Agri Veterinarians are in high demand.

Graduates are in demand to provide information on the availability of farm products (e.g. feed, equipment, etc.) and to formulate nutrition and health programs that lead to the efficient production of healthy animals. Others pursue careers in food processing and areas as different as quality control and the inspection and grading of meat, milk and eggs.

Why Veterinary Agriculture Jobs

Careers in Veterinary Agriculture revolve around food production environments, including farms, hatcheries, and nurseries. In addition, some careers may be more focused on researching, developing and manufacturing resources to support Veterinary Agriculture such as animal feed, nutrients, vaccines and reproduction.

Food animal veterinarians work with farm animals such as pigs, cattle, and sheep, which are raised to be food sources. They spend much of their time at farms and ranches treating illnesses and injuries and testing for and vaccinating against disease. They may advise farm owners or managers about feeding, housing, and general health practices.

Food safety and inspection veterinarians inspect and test livestock and animal products for major animal diseases, provide vaccines to treat animals, enhance animal welfare, conduct research to improve animal health, and enforce government food safety regulations. They design and administer animal and public health programs for the prevention and control of diseases transmissible among animals and between animals and people.

Veterinarian technicians also play a significant role in the agricultural sector by supporting veterinarians as they examine and treat cows, pigs, horses, chickens, and other farm animals. Vet techs help to prepare instruments, perform tests, administer medications, and nurse animals.

Most vet techs complete a two-year post-secondary program in veterinary technology, though some individuals earn a four-year degree in the discipline. Most countries also require technicians to pass a licensing exam.

Veterinary professionals working within the food agriculture space can have careers that then further expand into becoming Agricultural and Food Scientists, Soil and Plant Scientists, Agricultural Managers and even Commodities Brokers and Traders.

Types Of Veterinary Agriculture Jobs

• Veterinary Product Managers
• Veterinary Project Managers
• Veterinary Analysts
• Agricultural Production
• Agriculture Operations
• Veterinary Advisor
• Veterinary Sales
• Production Farm Animal Veterinarians
• Veterinary Research and Development
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Scientist
• And many more

Qualifications

• A four-year degree from and accredited college or university equivalent to a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA or RCVS or similar or equivalent accredited institution
• Completion of a post-DVM training/residency program in specialty agriculture area of interest
• Board Certified in a specialty agriculture area of interest
• PHD for Veterinary Scientific roles
• Eligible for USDA or equivalent international eligibility

A Veterinary Degree with a specialty in Agriculture also gives you the prospect to either manage agricultural businesses, or work in the areas of agricultural sales, food production and even farming journalism.

Veterinary Agriculture Companies

• Bayer
• Agria Corporation
• Nutrien Ag Solutions
• Agrium
• Elanco
• Nutreco
• Syngenta
• Cargill
• Tyson Foods
• Alltech

Salaries & Benefits

Board certified veterinarians in the Veterinary Agriculture segment earn salaries at the top end of the veterinary salary spectrum, usually averaging more than six figures. To achieve board certification, vets must study for several years after graduating from veterinary school and completing residencies and internships under the supervision of top specialists. After achieving Diplomate status in their particular specialty they are well compensated for having acquired this additional expertise. Top-paying specialties include veterinary ophthalmology (median salary of $215,120), veterinary nutrition (median salary of $202,368), and veterinary surgery (median salary of $183,902).

Animal health inspectors monitor livestock production facilities, laboratories, pet stores, breeding operations, and animal shelters to ensure that all animals are being treated humanely and in accordance with state and federal laws. Animal health inspectors earn a median salary of $47,000 per year according to the BLS, and the median salary was significantly higher in some states (i.e. a median salary of $66,520 in Connecticut and $59,200 in New York).

In Conclusion

A career opportunity in a Veterinary Agriculture role provides a wide range of opportunities that is significantly different to Veterinary Hospital or Veterinary Public Health environments. If the immediacy of dealing with emergency cases or small animal issues is of less appeal to you, then the world of Big Agri awaits with open arms.

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