MRCVS Veterinarian

Eville and Jones; Basildon; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider is seeking a Field Veterinary Officer in Northern Ireland to lead disease control efforts, ensure animal welfare, and provide expertise to farmers and stakeholders. The candidate should have an MRCVS qualification and at least one year of experience with farmed animals. Responsibilities include managing compliance tasks, conducting inspections, and contributing to policy development. The position offers a salary of £51,300, plus a company car and relocation support.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working with farmed animals.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks related to animal health.
• Conduct farm visits and inspections.
• Manage disease control programmes.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare requirements.
• Support trade by certifying animals and products.
• Provide veterinary expertise across various species.
• Contribute to policy development.

Education

MRCVS qualification or eligible

Job description

Job Description

Location: Northern Ireland

Salary: £51,300 + company car / car allowance and relocation support

Are you committed to protecting animal health, public safety, and supporting trade? Join us as a Field Veterinary Officer, where youll lead disease control efforts and uphold animal welfare standards.

We are looking for MRCVS Veterinarians to serve as the primary liaison for farmers, private veterinarians, and industry stakeholders, providing expert leadership to safeguard public health, consumer safety, and animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Primarily office based you will complete administrative tasks related to animal health and compliance.
• Conduct farm visits and inspections as required.
• Manage and audit disease control programmes for enzootic and epizootic diseases.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare and traceability requirements through inspections and enforcement.
• Support trade facilitation by certifying animals and products for export.
• Provide veterinary expertise across species such as pigs, sheep, and aquatics.
• Contribute to policy development in areas including disease surveillance, animal welfare, antimicrobial resistance, and trade facilitation.

Essential Requirements

• MRCVS qualification or eligible

Minimum of 1 yearsexperience of working with farmed animals and / ...