Description:
The Poultry Veterinarian – Layers is a forward-thinking, field-based technical role at the intersection of veterinary science, data-driven decision-making, and customer success. This position serves as a trusted technical partner for layer producers, integrators, and the Devenish commercial team — leveraging modern diagnostic tools, digital platforms, and Devenish’s innovative product portfolio to help layer operations thrive.
You will be the veterinary face of Devenish in the layer space: conducting flock health assessments, supporting Account Managers with science-backed solutions, and using technology to deliver a customer experience that sets Devenish apart. This is not just a consulting role — it is a strategic partnership role for someone who genuinely cares about flock performance, producer profitability, food safety, and the future of sustainable egg production.
Core Responsibilities
Commercial Success & Field Support
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Partner with Devenish Account Managers and Nutritionists to deliver proactive, consultative veterinary support to current customers and high-potential prospects in the layer sector.
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Conduct health surveys, flock assessments, and posting sessions with key accounts, with a focus on disease prevention, welfare, and food safety throughout the production cycle.
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Translate customer challenges into tailored Devenish solutions — turning technical value into clear, measurable ROI for the producer.
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Stay current on competitive products and services, and clearly articulate what sets Devenish apart.
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Pursue veterinary consultation services with a select group of prospective customers, identifying opportunities to expand Devenish’s technical footprint in the layer segment.
Research, Innovation & Product Development
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Contribute to Poultry Sales and Technical meetings to help shape research priorities aligned with market needs.
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Provide on-the-ground field intelligence to inform product development and identify emerging opportunities in the layer space.
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Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Technical teams to develop accurate, compelling, and evidence-based product materials and usage guidelines.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Customer Service, Operations, and administrative staff to ensure seamless, efficient delivery of technical services.
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Develop deep expertise across Devenish’s full technology portfolio, with emphasis on nutritional and health applications relevant to layer production.
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Continuously evaluate new product and service opportunities to expand Devenish’s value proposition in the layer sector.
Technology as a Competitive Advantage:
At Devenish, we believe the best technical veterinarians are also skilled innovators. In this role, you will be expected to:
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Use digital health monitoring tools and data analytics platforms to identify flock trends, flag risks early, and deliver insights that go beyond traditional veterinary visits.
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Support customers in adopting digital tools that improve flock performance tracking, biosecurity protocols, and intervention timing.
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Deliver customer-facing reporting via digital dashboards that demonstrates the real-time impact of Devenish programs on flock health and production performance.
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Deliver virtual consultations, remote flock health reviews, and diagnostic follow-ups using video and collaboration platforms.
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Stay current with precision poultry technologies (flock monitoring systems, diagnostic apps, egg quality analytics) to speak the language of today’s layer producers.
What We Offer:
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A collaborative, innovation-driven culture built on science and partnership.
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Competitive compensation plus performance-based incentives.
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Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement.
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Vehicle allowance plus fuel reimbursement for business travel.
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Ongoing professional development, CE opportunities, product training, and access to Devenish’s global R&D resources.
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A genuine opportunity to grow your career alongside a company that is shaping the future of animal nutrition.
Requirements:
Core Skills & Knowledge
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) with licensure in good standing. Additional poultry focused training such as Masters of Avian Medicine (or similar) is desirable.
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In-depth knowledge of poultry diseases, poultry physiology, flock health management, and egg production systems.
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Strong technical acumen — ability to translate complex veterinary and nutritional science into practical guidance for producers at every level of sophistication.
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Exceptional communicator — confident presenting to veterinarians, producers, nutritionists, and executives alike.
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Strong commercial acumen-ability to identify opportunities, support the sales process, and build lasting client relationships.
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Self-directed with outstanding time and territory management skills.
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Collaborative, customer-first mindset with the drive to build long-term producer relationships.
Technology & Tools
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Comfort working with farm data platforms, diagnostic tools, and digital reporting — or a genuine enthusiasm to learn.
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Proficiency with digital collaboration tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, shared dashboards).
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Ability to interpret and present data-driven flock performance reports to customers.
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Openness to adopting new agri-tech and precision poultry tools as they emerge.
Preferred Experience:
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Experience in commercial poultry, with a strong preference for layer or egg production systems.
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Background in industry, feed company, or integrated poultry operations highly preferred.
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Established network of contacts within the commercial egg, pullet, or layer integration industry.
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Experience with digital trial documentation, diagnostic platforms, or farm management software is a plus.
