The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is a body corporate established pursuant to CAP 366 (article 39) of the laws of Kenya. The functions of the Directorate are as per legal Notice No. 209 of 2015 gazette of 9th October, 2015.

VMD was formed to implement appropriate regulatory measures to achieve the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality for veterinary medicines, whether locally manufactured, imported, exported, distributed, sold, or used. This will ensure the protection of animal health and welfare, food safety and security, public health, and the environment as envisaged by all laws in force in Kenya.

The mandate of VMD is to regulate the manufacture, importation, exportation, registration, distribution, prescription and dispensing of veterinary medicines and the practice of veterinary pharmacy in Kenya.

VMD invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:

For more information and how to apply, find the detailed advertisement below. The deadline for applications is on Monday 23rd March 2026, 1700hrs

Detailed Advertisement 

VMD Employment Form 

NB: Veterinary Medicines Directorate Council is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Persons with disabilities and from disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.