Official Veterinarian – POAO Export & Port Health

Osborne Richardson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Veterinarian based in London to undertake Official Veterinarian duties for the APHA. The position involves implementing veterinary border controls for Products of Animal Origin and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Candidates must possess a BSc or MSc in Veterinary Medicine, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and have eligibility as a Portal Official Veterinarian. This role offers the opportunity to make impactful decisions in food safety and health enforcement.

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSc or MSc in Veterinary Medicine.
• Registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Qualification as a Portal Official Veterinarian required.

Responsibilities

• Implement veterinary border controls for Products of Animal Origin.
• Make decisions on the outcomes of border controls.
• Enforce legislation to prevent non-compliant imports.

Education

BSc or MSc in Veterinary Medicine

Registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Qualification as a Portal Official Veterinarian

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Veterinarian based in London to undertake Official Veterinarian duties for the APHA. The position involves implementing veterinary border controls for Products of Animal Origin and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Candidates must possess a BSc or MSc in Veterinary Medicine, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and have eligibility as a Portal Official Veterinarian. This role offers the opportunity to make impactful decisions in food safety and health enforcement.