MRCVS Veterinarian

Eville and Jones; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in the UK is seeking a committed Field Veterinary Officer. This role involves leading disease control efforts, conducting farm inspections, and ensuring compliance with animal welfare standards. Candidates should hold a MRCVS qualification and have at least a year of experience with farmed animals or veterinary public health. Strong communication skills and a driving license are also required. Join us to make a difference in animal health and public safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years experience of working with farmed animals and/or veterinary public health (2 years preferred).

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 requirements.
• Support trade facilitation by certifying animals and products.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Driving license

Education

MRCVS qualification or eligible

Job description

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/or veterinary public health (2 years preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Driving licence