Junior Veterinarian

Bakkafrost; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquaculture company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Junior Veterinarian to oversee the health and welfare of their salmon and cleaner fish stock. The role requires expertise in aquaculture and a proactive approach to ensure best practices in fish health. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including a share bonus program, generous holidays, and professional development support. If you are motivated and ready for your next challenge, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Share bonus program

Market-leading pension

Non-contributory life insurance

Generous Occupational Sick Pay

31 days’ holiday per year

Private health care

Enhanced relocation support

Personal use of site vehicle

Discretionary Area Allowance of £2,000

Long service award

Employee recognition scheme

Professional development support

Health & safety commitment

Wider Wallet Scheme discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ambitious and motivated individual seeking new challenges.
• Expertise in aquaculture and fish health assessment.
• Ability to guide operational site teams.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for health and welfare of salmon and cleaner fish.
• Provide health oversight and assessment of fish stock.
• Lead best practices in Fish Health and Welfare.

Job description

About the Role

At Bakkafrost Scotland we breed, rear and process superior salmon in the pristine waters of the West Highlands and Islands. If you are an ambitious and motivated person looking for your next challenge in an exciting workplace now is the perfect time to take your next step with Bakkafrost Scotland. As a Junior Veterinarian you will be a key advocate for the health and welfare of our salmon & cleaner fish stock, providing expertise to the business in all aspects of aquaculture. Being responsible for ensuring full health oversight and assessment of fish stock across all stages of production whilst leading industry best practice with a proactive and strategic approach, you will guide operational site teams in all aspects of Fish Health and Welfare - click on the job specification link for full details of the role.

Benefits

• Share bonus program
• Market-leading pension
• Non-contributory life insurance and individual critical illness cover
• Generous Occupational Sick Pay
• 31 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) and the option to buy or sell up to 3 days’ entitlement
• Individual private health care
• Enhanced relocation support
• Personal use of a site vehicle
• Discretionary Area Allowance of £2,000
• Long service award - £500 after 5 years' service, £2,000 after 10 years' service
• Employee recognition scheme
• Professional development support and employee assistance program
• A commitment to health & safety and an excellent occupational health service
• Continuing investment in our business, our people and our technology
• Wider Wallet Scheme giving access to discounts from over 14,500 retailers in the UK
• Cycle to Work Scheme - saving between 25-39% on the cost of a new bike