MRCVS Veterinarian

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

Job summary

A veterinary organization is seeking a Field Veterinary Officer to lead disease control efforts and ensure compliance with animal welfare standards. You will act as a liaison for farmers and veterinarians, conduct inspections, and manage disease control programmes. Candidates must have an MRCVS qualification and at least 1 year of experience working with farmed animals. The position offers a competitive salary and includes a company car or car allowance.

Benefits

Relocation support

Company car/car allowance

Qualifications

• MRCVS qualification or eligible.
• Minimum of 1 year experience of working with farmed animals.

Responsibilities

• Complete administrative tasks related to animal health and compliance.
• Conduct farm visits and inspections as required.
• Manage and audit disease control programmes.
• Ensure compliance with animal welfare and traceability requirements.
• 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 like disease surveillance.

Skills

MRCVS qualification

Experience with farmed animals

Veterinary expertise across species

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 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.

Essential Requirements:

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