Senior Veterinary Technician-LTOH

Vacancy Announcement

Heifer Project Nepal, established in 1996 as a separate entity from Heifer International Nepal, partners with local, national, and international stakeholders to empower communities. The organization focuses on promoting food security and improving livelihoods through sustainable agriculture and livestock farming. HPN invites applications from eligible Nepali citizens for the project entitled “Integrated Dairy Productivity Improvement Project in Sindhuli)”

Heifer Project Nepal is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.

Position: Senior Veterinary Technician-LTOH – 1

Station: Kamalamai Municipality, Sindhuli

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

To strengthen the dairy value chain by applying innovative livestock technologies and providing evidence-based veterinary diagnostics, treatment, and Good Husbandry Practices to improve animal health, productivity, and welfare within the Model Dairy Village initiative Sindhuli.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Diploma in Veterinary Science/Animal Husbandry (Grade XII) from a recognized academic institution with a minimum of three (3) years of experience as a veterinary /livestock technician or technical coordinator. 
• Experience in diagnosing dairy animal diseases at the field level, based on history, signs, and symptoms, including sample collection and laboratory examination.
• Adequate technical knowledge and practical skills in treating dairy animals, ranging from minor to complex cases.
• Experience in performing both minor surgical procedures on dairy animals as a member of technical team.
• Proficiency in reproductive physiology, including AI services, pregnancy diagnosis and managing infertility cases.
• Adequate experience in community mobilization, social capital development, institutional development, capacity building, training, smallholder farmers/rural SMEs/co-ops, and base of the pyramid consumers.
• Adequate interpersonal and people management skills
• Ability to work independently and in team and take initiative while also having strong team-building skills.
• Excellent in local language and English (both spoken and written)
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft office preferred), and internet

Preferred Requirements:

• High level of Proficiency in providing animal health services, including artificial insemination, basic surgeries, reproductive management, and disease prevention.
• Strong skills in data collection and reporting, especially related to herd performance, milk production, and animal health indicators.
• Experience delivering farmer and staff training, developing training materials, and facilitating capacity-building sessions.
• Familiarity with modern and emerging livestock technologies, with a track record of adopting or piloting innovative practices.
• Experience managing technical resources, such as veterinary supplies, equipment, and field logistics, in a project or organizational setting.

Application Form (Download from Here)

Job Description (Download from Here)

How to apply:

A cover letter and the latest curriculum vitae along with the application form should be submitted to hr.nepal@heifer.org by 22 December 2025, 5 : 00 PM. Please indicate the position that you are applying for. 

Only short-listed candidates will be invited for the interview.

Heifer Project Nepal

Hattiban, Lalitpur-15

Email: hr.nepal@heifer.org