Veterinary Advisor: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance & Evidence

British Veterinary Association; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Veterinary Advisor to join their Antimicrobial Resistance Team. This position is crucial for supporting interventions that address antimicrobial resistance, a significant threat to health. Candidates should have a veterinary degree and be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. The role entails expertise in epidemiology and communication skills to convey scientific concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• A veterinary degree is required.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the VMD’s Antimicrobial Resistance Team.
• Deliver interventions that reduce the impact of AMR.
• Conduct and support surveillance and research.

Skills

Understanding of antimicrobial resistance

Epidemiological expertise

Communication of scientific concepts

Experience in working collaboratively

Understanding of animal practice in the UK

Education

Veterinary degree

Postgraduate qualification in epidemiology or relevant field

Job description

Overview

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an Executive Agency of Defra and is responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the UK. We have a vacancy for a Veterinary Advisor. This exciting and interesting role places you at the heart of the VMD’s Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Team. AMR is one of the biggest threats to global health, and robust evidence is essential to support interventions that reduce AMR’s impact on animal and human health. Surveillance and research are key priorities in the UK AMR National Action Plan (NAP). The VMD leads governmental decision-making for AMR in animals in England and has a dedicated AMR Surveillance & Evidence team to understand, detect, and respond to AMR risks, enabling evidence-based policy decisions. This role will bring additional veterinary and epidemiological expertise to deliver on Defra’s commitments in the UK NAP.

Qualifications

A veterinary degree is required.

Memberships

Candidates should be a member or eligible to be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).

We’re looking for someone that:

• has an understanding of antimicrobial resistance and its importance in veterinary and One Health contexts.
• has epidemiological expertise and ability to code in R, as demonstrated by a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent work experience.
• has demonstrable ability to communicate scientific concepts to different audiences, including non-specialists.
• has demonstrable experience of working with others to deliver outcomes.
• has an understanding of large or small animal practice, or government veterinary services, in the UK context.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in applying for this position, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application via the Civil Service Jobs website – the full job description including salary details is available there.

The closing date for applications is 16 October 2025.

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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