Exploring sustainable livestock farming practices
Calvins Ooko Akoko
Animal Health Practitioner
Summary
Dedicated Animal Health professional with a strong academic foundation and hands-on clinical training. Over two years of experience in field operations, M&E, agrovet services, and poultry value chain development through work with Dicdic Agrocare. Skilled in veterinary clinical practice, community training, and youth empowerment. Holds a certificate in Governance, Gender, Safeguarding, and Finance from a MasterCard Foundation-led program. Passionate about advancing animal health, agricultural extension, and community-based livestock solutions in Kenya.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
KVB Intern – Veterinary Clinical Rotations
AHITI Kabete
02.2025 - Current
Company Overview: Veterinary Training and Services
- Conducting diagnostic, treatment, and preventive procedures in farm animals
- Rotations in clinical medicine, surgery, animal production, and public health
- Maintaining daily logbooks with significant findings and professional interventions
- Supporting staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Field Officer, M&E Officer, Agrovet Shop Attendant, Animal Health Officer
Dicdic Agrocare
05.2023 - 10.2024
Company overview: Agribusiness and community service
- Led field operations supporting youth employment in the poultry value chain
- Monitored and evaluated program effectiveness and trained participants
- Provided agrovet services and clinical support to poultry farmers
- Participated in animal health support, including treatment, vaccination, and advisory services
- Mobilized communities and facilitated training on poultry production and animal welfare
- Identified trends related to emerging infectious diseases and developed prompt intervention strategies minimizing risks associated with potential outbreaks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health And Production
Kenyatta University
Nairobi 04.2001 -
Governance, Gender, Safeguarding, And Finance
MasterCard Foundation - Bootcamp
Ukunda02-2024
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Gendia High School
Kendu Bay 04.2001 -
Skills
Communication skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills gained during field mobilization and training roles at Dicdic AgrocareExperienced in community sensitization and technical extension messaging
Organisational / managerial skills
Led training sessions and supervised agrovet operationsCarried out internship activities and ensured accurate daily log documentation
Job-related skills
Proficient in animal handling, diagnosis, and treatmentKnowledgeable in drug dose calculations, preventive protocols, and post-mortem examinations
Interests
Researching new farming technologies
Playing football and organising community matches
Referees
- Referees available upon request
Timeline
KVB Intern – Veterinary Clinical Rotations
AHITI Kabete
02.2025 - Current
Field Officer, M&E Officer, Agrovet Shop Attendant, Animal Health Officer
Dicdic Agrocare
05.2023 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health And Production
Kenyatta University
04.2001 -
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Gendia High School
04.2001 -
Governance, Gender, Safeguarding, And Finance
MasterCard Foundation - Bootcamp