Bovine Vet Scientist: Wearable Tech for Methane & Welfare

ZELP Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable agriculture tech company in Greater London is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon with extensive bovine experience. This role involves working closely with R&D teams to develop wearable technology aimed at mitigating methane emissions in livestock. Responsibilities include analyzing data, conducting clinical trials, and engaging in on-farm activities. Ideal candidates should have a veterinary degree and experience in animal welfare and clinical research, with a focus on sustainable practices.

Benefits

Salary £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

10-day year-end company 'shut-down'

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in monitoring and enhancing animal welfare, particularly in bovine respiratory systems.
• Practical experience working directly with cattle, especially with trocars.
• Background in clinical research, data analysis, and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Unlock insights into animal health using wearable technology.
• Lead trials to test wearable device efficacy and safety.
• Engage in on-farm activities and monitor animal behavior.
• Design experiments for data collection and welfare enhancement.
• Collaborate with academic and corporate partners.
• Support engineering teams with animal science expertise.
• Travel to farms for product development and implementation.

Skills

Animal Welfare Expertise

Hands-On Cattle Experience

Clinical Research & Data Analysis

Tech-Savvy

Regulatory Knowledge

Team Work

Education

Veterinary degree (BVSc or equivalent)

Advanced degree (PhD or equivalent)

Job description

A sustainable agriculture tech company in Greater London is seeking a passionate Veterinary Surgeon with extensive bovine experience. This role involves working closely with R&D teams to develop wearable technology aimed at mitigating methane emissions in livestock. Responsibilities include analyzing data, conducting clinical trials, and engaging in on-farm activities. Ideal candidates should have a veterinary degree and experience in animal welfare and clinical research, with a focus on sustainable practices.