Terms of Reference for engagement Veterinary Officer

  • No of position: 1
  • Duty Station: Nandankanan Zoological Park
  • Remuneration: Gross remuneration of Rs.65,000/- per month, including all allowances.
  • Duration of engagement: 1 year and renewable subject to satisfactory performance and duration of project period, which is likely to be 2 years.
  • Essential Educational Qualifications: B.V.Sc & A.H , Fresher / Retired person Retired Veterinary officers below 65 years of age with experience in MVU.
  • Submission of Documents: The candidates should bring duly filled-in application with self attested true copies of testimonials of educational qualification, field experience and No objection certificate from present employer (if employed).
  • Roles & Responsibilities of Veterinary Officer engaged in Mobile Veterinary Unit::
    1. The Veterinary Officer shall be in charge of the Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU).
    2. As a team manager, he/she shall bear overall responsibility for the effective functioning of the MVU.
    3. The other support staff of the MVU will work under his/her guidance and supervision.
    4. He/she shall be collectively responsible for the healthcare management and disease control of wild animals in the concerned forest division.
    5. He/she shall refer cases to the Local Block Veterinary Dispensary/Sub-Divisional Veterinary Dispensary/District Veterinary Dispensary for further treatment.
    6. He/she shall take immediate and appropriate action during outbreaks / epidemic and inform the local Veterinarian.
    7. He/she take immediate and appropriate action during outbreaks and inform local Veterinarian.
    8. He/she shall work in coordination with the local staff of the Animal Husbandry Department and local PRI authorities for control of disease outbreaks and management during natural calamities.
    9. He/she shall conduct regular health check-ups and maintain health records of the wildlife in the park.
    10. He/she shall participate in training programs and workshops to stay updated with the latest veterinary practices.
    11. Date-wise performance details shall be maintained in a register under the given heads:
      Name of the livestock owner contacted.
      Particulars of examination conducted/observation made.
      Cross-checking of vaccination status of domestic animals in forest areas.
      Awareness programs conducted.
      Samples collected and dispatched to any referral laboratory.
      Logbook of the vehicle.
    12. Any other work assigned as per the requirement from time to time.