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Assistant Animal Health Officer III

County Government of Nakuru

NakuruEntry level · Not stated4 posts openCloses Thursday, 29 October 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 9 Oct 2026
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Role overview

The County Government of Nakuru is hiring a full-time Assistant Animal Health Officer III based in Nakuru. This permanent and pensionable role is suited for candidates with relevant diplomas and certificates in animal health and related fields, who are registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board.

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What you will do

  • Take part in animal health demonstrations and agricultural shows.
  • Collect and send samples as required.
  • Inspect livestock routines and compile technical reports.
  • Train and demonstrate milking and parasite control methods like dipping, spraying, and dusting.
  • Perform vaccinations, closed castration, dehorning, ear tagging, branding, deworming, disbudding, docking, debarking, and hoof trimming.
  • Provide simple treatments to animals.
  • Participate in disease surveillance and reporting.
  • Maintain records on animal breeding, health, milk production, and dipping data.
  • Manage dairy units.

Requirements

  • Hold a diploma in Animal Health, Animal Health and Production, Environmental Health, Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis, Poultry Science, Veterinary Public Health and Meat Technology, or Animal Husbandry from a recognised institution.
  • Be registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board.
  • Have a certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution.
  • Possess a meat inspection, abattoir instructor, or meat grading certificate from the Meat Training Institute.

Benefits

The salary range is KES 28,620 to 37,100. The position is permanent and pensionable.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact before Thursday, 29 October 2026.

Salary disclosed: KES 28,620 - 37,100

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