Job Description

Job Title: Para-Veterinarian (Para-Vet)

Location:

Karnataka

Reporting to:

Veterinary Officer / Project Coordinator

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Summary:

The Para-Vet will serve as a frontline animal health service provider in rural areas. Their role includes providing basic veterinary care, supporting disease prevention, advising dairy farmers, and facilitating health and productivity improvement for livestock.

Key Responsibilities:

Animal Health Services

Perform routine health checks, basic treatments, deworming, and vaccination. Assist in artificial insemination, minor surgical procedures, and wound management. Identify symptoms of zoonotic and common livestock diseases and refer severe cases to qualified vets.

Field Data Collection

Maintain health records using the App. Identify cattle using biometric where applicable.

Farmer Advisory & Extension

Educate farmers on nutrition, hygiene, disease prevention, and good dairy practices.

Coordination & Reporting

Coordinate with veterinary officers and community leaders. Submit daily/weekly activity reports and support program evaluations.

Required Qualifications:

Diploma or Certificate in Veterinary Livestock Assistant / Animal Health Worker / Rural Livestock Extension Minimum 1-2 years of experience in field veterinary or dairy extension (freshers with field aptitude may also apply) Basic knowledge of livestock diseases, AI, nutrition, and dairy practices

Skills & Competencies:

Compassion for animals and rural empathy Field mobility and ability to work in remote areas Basic digital literacy (mobile apps, data entry) Good communication in Telugu, Hindi and English language Willingness to participate in training and capacity-building sessions

Desirable:

Experience with Cattle EHR systems or biometric ID Worked on projects with FPOs, cooperatives, or NGOs in animal husbandry
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher, Internship
Contract length: 24 months

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Tumkur, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:

Kannada (Required) Hindi (Preferred)
License/Certification:

Driving Licence (Required)
Location:

Tumkur, Karnataka (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:

100% (Required)
Work Location: In person