MRCVS Veterinarian

Eville and Jones; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary firm in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Field Veterinary Officer to lead disease control efforts and uphold animal welfare standards. The ideal candidate will have an MRCVS qualification and at least one year of experience with farmed animals or veterinary public health. Responsibilities include managing disease control programs, ensuring compliance with welfare standards, and providing veterinary expertise across various species. This role is primarily office-based with some farm visits required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with farmed animals and/or veterinary public health.
• 2 years experience 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 and traceability.
• Support trade facilitation by certifying animals and products.
• Provide veterinary expertise across species.
• Contribute to policy development.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Driving licence

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