Hybrid Export and Portal Official Veterinarian

MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION LTD; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Portal Official Veterinarians to join their team in Scotland. This role involves inspecting import documentation, conducting health risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations. The company prides itself on a supportive culture that encourages individual responsibility and teamwork. If you are a qualified veterinarian with a passion for public health and biosecurity, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a team that values your expertise and contributes to safeguarding public health through rigorous inspection and certification processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in veterinary medicine is essential for this role.
• Membership in The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vessel manifest and conduct import controls on products.
• Identify health risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Implement biosecurity measures and supervise the Portal Health Team.

Skills

Veterinary medicine degree

Full membership of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Export Health Certification qualifications

Experience in certification of Products of Animal Origin

Education

Veterinary medicine degree

Job description

The Company

• Mistev EHC is a company managed by veterinarians with vast experience in the industry as regulators and on certification.
• Due to increased work and diversification, Mistev EHC is looking for prospective candidates to work as Portal Official Veterinarians in SPS facilities in Scotland.
• Mistev EHC has a unique culture focused on the individuals, encouraged to take responsibility for their decisions, with a great level of management support.

The Role

• Inspection of vessel manifest and related documentation, including the signature of the CHED-Ps.
• Carry out Import Controls on products to be imported, as required (documentary, identification, and physical checks).
• Identification and report of potential health risks on the imported goods. This includes diseases, parasites, and other issues that could potentially pose a risk to public health.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations. This includes verifying documentation, health certificates, and other requirements.
• Implement biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of disease. This includes disinfection protocols and quarantine procedures.
• Collaborate with other officials (customs agents, border control agents) to ensure proper inspection of goods arriving at the SPS inspection facilities.
• Supervision of and liaison with the Portal Health Team.

Skills/Qualifications Required

• Veterinary medicine degree.
• Ideally, the candidate will hold the following qualifications:
  • Full membership of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons;
  • Portal OV designation or, at least, Export Health Certification qualifications and experience in the certification of Products of Animal Origin to EU and/or non-EU countries.
• UK or EEA citizens with the right to work in the UK.

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