Field Fish Vet: On-Site Health & Welfare Advisor

PARETO SECURITIES AS; Ireland; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowi Ireland is seeking a qualified veterinary surgeon to join its health and welfare team. The role involves visiting farm sites as a prescribing veterinarian, performing clinical fish examinations, taking diagnostic samples, and offering strategic health advice to operations.

You will report to the Fish Health Manager and may contribute to training, project work, and regional health decisions, with extensive travel across Ireland.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree recognised in Ireland.
• Post-graduate experience or qualification in fish health and welfare strongly desirable.
• A valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Visit production sites as a prescribing veterinary surgeon and health advisor.
• Clinically examine fish, collect diagnostic samples, and assess biosecurity.
• Write prescriptions for medicinal treatments when required.
• Provide fish health and welfare training to staff and observers.
• Lead projects including retrospective disease reviews and clinical trials.
• Contribute to regional health decisions and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Public speaking

Education

Veterinary degree recognised in Ireland

Post-graduate qualification in fish health and welfare

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Mowi Ireland is seeking a qualified veterinary surgeon to join its health and welfare team. The role involves visiting farm sites as a prescribing veterinarian, performing clinical fish examinations, taking diagnostic samples, and offering strategic health advice to operations.

You will report to the Fish Health Manager and may contribute to training, project work, and regional health decisions, with extensive travel across Ireland.