Antimicrobial Resistance Veterinarian

Animal and Plant Health Agency; West of England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Contributory pension

Staff bonuses and recognition

Salary sacrifice benefit options

Employee discount scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

APHA AMR team in the United Kingdom seeks a veterinary professional to contribute to national AMR surveillance and research. You will help ensure high scientific standards, timely delivery, and reporting while liaising with stakeholders across government and international partners.

The role supports national leadership in AMR initiatives. The post offers flexible working and is part of a broader Defra umbrella, with a focus on safeguarding animal health and public welfare through evidence-based

Responsibilities

• Support the APHA portfolio of surveillance and research work in AMR, ensuring fitness for purpose, high scientific standards, timely delivery and reporting, and act as a key liaison on AMR related matters.

Job description

Working under the umbrella of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) is the government agency responsible for keeping the nation safe from animal disease, identifying infections that may impact on people, the environment, and the economy. We also respond to disease outbreaks, conduct scientific research, and support the international trade of animal products and plants – meaning our work is high profile and fascinating.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a veterinarian to join the APHA AMR team. This is an area of high profile and priority across government and society where the APHA provide national and international leadership. You will support the APHA portfolio of surveillance and research work in AMR, ensuring fitness for purpose, high scientific standards, timely delivery and reporting, and act as a key point of liaison on AMR related matters. As a key player in the UK National Reference Laboratory for AMR in the Veterinary Sector you will help ensure that AMR incidents of concern are investigated in a timely fashion in liaison with all stakeholders. You will also contribute to the delivery and strategic direction of AMR surveillance and research activities in the longer term.

Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA.

Our benefits include generous annual leave, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme. We also offer flexible working.

• generous annual leave
• a contributory pension
• staff bonuses and recognition
• salary sacrifice benefit options
• an employee discount scheme
• flexible working

Closing date: 11:55 pm on Monday 19th October 2026.

£58,207 to £71,178. Grade 7 / pro rata if applicable