MRCVS Veterinarian

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

Job summary

A veterinary services provider is seeking a Field Veterinary Officer in Reading to lead disease control efforts and uphold animal welfare standards. With a focus on safeguarding public health, this role involves conducting farm inspections, managing disease control programs, and providing veterinary expertise across various species. Candidates should possess an MRCVS qualification and relevant experience with farmed animals. The position offers a competitive salary and relocation support.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

Relocation support

Qualifications

• MRCVS qualification or eligible.
• Minimum of 1 year’s 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 for enzootic and epizootic diseases.
• 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 including disease surveillance, animal welfare, and trade.

Skills

MRCVS qualification

Experience with farmed animals

Disease control knowledge

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/...