MRCVS Veterinarian

Eville and Jones; Exeter; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary services provider in Exeter is seeking a Field Veterinary Officer committed to animal health and public safety. In this role, you will lead disease control efforts, ensure compliance with welfare standards, and support trade facilitation. Responsibilities include managing disease control programs and conducting inspections. Candidates must have MRCVS qualification or be eligible, with at least one year of experience working with farmed animals. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a company car.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Relocation support

Qualifications

• MRCVS qualification or eligible.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with farmed animals.
• Experience with disease surveillance and policy development.

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 facilitation for export.

Skills

Expert leadership

Veterinary expertise

Compliance management

Disease control knowledge

Education

MRCVS qualification or eligible

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