MRCVS Veterinarian

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

Job summary

A veterinary services company is looking for a Field Veterinary Officer in Chelmsford to lead efforts in disease control and animal welfare. The role requires MRCVS qualification and at least one year of experience with farmed animals. You'll conduct inspections, manage disease control programs, and certify animals for export, playing a crucial role in public and animal health. The position offers a salary of £51,300 plus a company car and relocation support.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

Relocation support

Qualifications

• MRCVS qualification or eligibility necessary.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with farmed animals.
• Strong understanding of animal welfare standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead disease control efforts and uphold animal welfare standards.
• Complete administrative tasks related to animal health and compliance.
• Conduct farm visits and inspections as required.
• Manage and audit disease control programmes for diseases.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare and traceability requirements.
• Certify animals and products for export.
• Contribute to policy development in relevant areas.

Skills

Veterinary expertise

Animal health assessment

Farm animal experience

Education

MRCVS qualification

Job description

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 you’ll 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 will include:

• 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.
• MRCVS qualification or eligible.
• Minimum of 1 yearsexperience of working with farmed animals and/…

Mrcvs Veterinarian • Chelmsford, ENG, UK