Field Veterinary Officer (FVO)

MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION LTD; Belfast; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 standard holiday days plus 8 public holidays

Comprehensive paid training

Annual salary reviews based on performance

Substantial relocation package

Job summary

A veterinary certification company in Belfast is seeking a Veterinary Officer to manage and audit disease control programmes, ensuring compliance with welfare standards and providing veterinary expertise across various animal species. A Veterinary medicine degree, MRCVS membership, and at least one year of post-graduate experience are required. The position offers a permanent full-time contract with a salary starting at £53,000 per year, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Veterinary medicine degree.
• Must be a full member of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• At least 1 year of experience working with farmed animals or in veterinary public health required.
• Right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and audit disease control programmes for endemic and high-risk diseases.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards through inspections.
• Support trade facilitation for animals and products.
• Provide veterinary expertise across various specialisms.
• Prepare for and respond to epizootic diseases.

Skills

Veterinary medicine degree

Full membership of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Minimum of 1 year of post-graduate experience

Driving licence

Ability to work in the UK

TB immunity

Education

Veterinary medicine degree

Job description

The Company

• Mistev EHC is a company proudly managed by veterinarians with extensive industry experience, not only as regulators but also in certification. This unique background helps us serve our clients with professionalism and care.
• Mistev EHC boasts a warm and supportive culture that deeply values each person. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their decisions within a nurturing environment supported by strong management.

The role

• Managing and auditing disease control programmes for enzootic (endemic) and epizootic (high-risk) diseases.
• Ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards and traceability requirements through inspections, enforcement and cross-compliance checks.
• Supporting trade facilitation, ensuring animals and products meet export requirements.
• Providing veterinary expertise across specialisms such as but not limited to cattle, pigs, sheep, aquatics, avian species, equines, felines, canines, reptiles and amphibians, zoological or exotic companion animals.
• Epizootic Disease preparedness, detection and eradication.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with DAERA’s Divisional Veterinary Officers (DVOs) in the offices where the FVO works. This also includes their representatives and other stakeholders (Government Departments, Local Authorities, etc.) and farmers, as needed.

Skills/Qualifications Required and Requisites

• Veterinary medicine degree.
• As the requests require a fast mobilisation, the candidates will need to hold the following qualifications per role (of those listed above):
• Full membership of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of post‑graduate experience working with farmed animals or in veterinary public health.
• Candidate must have the right to work and live in the UK (UK National, Settlement or pre‑settlement status, any other), possess a dependant visa or be eligible for a Skilled Worker Visa.
• Meet medical requirements and have undergone a tuberculosis assessment, i.e., they can demonstrate TB immunity.
• Possess a driving licence and means of transport (car) right after the training period.

Terms and Conditions offered for successful candidates

• Type contract: A permanent full‑time contract, with a four‑week probationary period.
• Salary: Starting at £53,000 - £55,000 per year
• Holidays: 22 standard days plus 8 public holiday days, pro rata upon entry. Paid holiday entitlement increases incrementally to 25 days after 3 years.
• Overtime: £28.00 an hour
• Normal working days: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day.
• Hours of work: Contract for 37.5 hours each week.
• Mileage allowance (claims should follow HMRC rules, applicable only when working at a site other than your base location AND travelling a greater distance): 45p per mile for mileage exceeding this limit.
• We offer comprehensive paid training both before you start and during your deployment to support you every step of the way.
• Salary reviews are conducted annually on the anniversary of your employment with Mistev EHC, primarily based on performance. They start with a 1% increase and are capped at 3%, with rewards for outstanding performance.
• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) and Improve International's OV Conference. Mistev EHC also provides further training for employees.
• Substantial relocation package.

Mandatory requirements for the candidate

1. Membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)
2. Valid driving licence
3. Right to work in the United Kingdom, OR a transferable visa, OR eligibility to work under a visa
4. Can confirm there are no convictions and that the individual can pass security checks and obtain clearance.

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