Livestock Clinic Veterinarian
かちくしんりょうしょじゅういし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Veterinarians
Summary
Specialist who targets livestock for diagnosis, surgery, disease prevention, and hygiene management, collaborating with farmers to support the healthy operation of the livestock industry.
Description
Livestock clinic veterinarians visit farms and livestock facilities to provide health management, diagnosis, and surgery for livestock such as cows, pigs, and chickens. They diagnose and treat diseases, administer vaccines, provide breeding management guidance, and offer advice on feeding environments and hygiene management. They collaborate with farmers to improve the safety and productivity of livestock products. They also handle mobile clinic services, clinic operations, and inspection tasks.
Future Outlook
While clinic consolidations are progressing due to aging and successor shortages, the demand for highly specialized livestock clinic veterinarians is expected to remain stable due to needs for ensuring livestock product safety and outsourcing.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm demeanor / Excellent observation skills / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Clinic Work / Farm Resident / Fieldwork / Team Medicine
Career Path
Junior Livestock Clinic Veterinarian → Senior Veterinarian → Clinic Director → Livestock Consultant → Government Veterinarian → Research Veterinarian
Required Skills
Animal Behavior / Clinical Testing Techniques / Clinical Veterinary Medicine Knowledge / Communication Skills / Drug Management / Livestock Hygiene Management / Surgical Techniques / Vaccine Administration
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Technology / Data Analysis / English Literature Reading / Leadership / Livestock Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To adapt treatment methods to farm environments and livestock species. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For accurate diagnosis and drug administration. |
| Communication Skills | To collaborate smoothly with farmers and related organizations. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | To continuously learn the latest knowledge on livestock diseases and hygiene management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required to endure long hours of standing work, travel, and equipment carrying. |
| Problem Solving | To perform appropriate diagnosis and treatment for a wide variety of cases. |
| Stress Tolerance | High stress tolerance is required for emergency surgeries and responses to disease outbreaks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Many standard procedures, so creativity is not highly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Veterinarian License
Aliases
- Livestock Veterinarian
Related Jobs
- Companion Animal Hospital Veterinarian
- Government Veterinarian
- Livestock Technician
- Research Veterinarian