Official Veterinarian - Port Health Service

Osborne Richardson; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the veterinary field based in London is seeking a qualified Veterinarian to undertake Official Veterinarian duties as required. This role involves implementing veterinary border controls for Products of Animal Origin (POAO) and enforcing legislation to prevent non-compliant food imports. Candidates must hold a BSc or MSc in Veterinary Medicine, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and possess a qualification as a Portal Official Veterinarian.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement veterinary border controls for POAOs.
• Enforce relevant legislation to prevent importation of non-compliant consignments.
• Provide professional advice, inspections, and enforcement action.

Education

BSc or MSc in Veterinary Medicine

Registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Qualification as a Portal Official Veterinarian

Job description

Our client, based in London, is seeking a qualified Veterinarian to undertake Official Veterinarian duties on behalf of APHA when required, including Export Certification for international trade in Products of Animal Origin (POAO).

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for implementing veterinary border controls for POAOs and making decisions on the outcomes of those controls. You will enforce relevant legislation to prevent the importation of non-compliant food or feed consignments, and provide professional advice, inspections, and proportionate enforcement action across a wide range of Port Health functions in line with the Port Health Service Business Plan.

Qualifications

To be considered, you must hold a BSc or MSc in Veterinary Medicine, be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and hold a qualification as a Portal Official Veterinarian. A full job description is available upon request.