Sector
Healthcare
Keyword

Poultry Doctor

Poultry Vet

Minimum Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

Preferably minimum 6 months of internship required

The tasks a Veterinarian, Poultry is expected to perform include:

Advising individual poultry raisers on poultry health problems

Gathering information on care, condition, performance and action of birds form the poultry farm owners

Inspecting flocks, pens and housing

Diagnosing poultry diseases and prescribing treatment

Culling undesirable birds from flock

Suggesting feed changes to increase egg production or growth of fowls

Knowledge of breeding and hatching techniques

Skilled in diagnosing and curing common poultry diseases

Skilled in examining undesirable birds which are to be culled

Knowledge of communicable diseases in poultry farms

Knowledge of local laws regarding animal rights

Skilled in taking appropriate action in case of an epidemic

Not applicable

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Good analytical skills

Good at handling poultry

Keen observer

Patient

Determined

It is not a desk job

Need to handle a team of nurses and other medical workers

Local travelling is a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Hospital/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 10/12 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards such as infections from animals, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of

For freshers - 40,000 to 50,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of Healthcare Sector in India

According to IBEF, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. The Indian Healthcare sector grew from US$ 45 billion in 2008 to US$ 81 billion in 2014 and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This, along with the increasing awareness and spending capacity of the Indian middle class, gives healthcare and medical sector a great boost for future. India has seen a consistent upward trend in animal husbandry sector, which is again a big sector for employment.

The number of poultry farms have increased manifold in the recent years. Increasing demand for poultry products has driven this business. Poultry farms earn big revenue throughout the year as poultry products are consumed all year round. Veterinarian, Poultry is a very good career option in the present and for the future also, because of increasing job opportunities in poultry farms, and government and private research institutes as well.

Poultry farm owners

Research centres

Hospitals/clinics

Self-employed

Medical colleges

Cities and towns across India