Veterinary Investigation Officer - Dumfries, United Kingdom - Scottish Agricultural College

Scottish Agricultural College

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Dumfries, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Title:
Veterinary Investigation Officer

Type:
Permanent, Part-Time

Salary:
£49,202 - £57,004 (under review)

Location:
St Boswells

REF:
AJN/VS/015/23

Closing Date: 19th September 2023

SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe.

Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.

Our objectives are to provide a diagnostic consultancy service to veterinary practitioners through post-mortem examinations, the interpretation of laboratory diagnostic test results and on-farm disease investigations in order to support national animal disease surveillance and to promote efficient livestock farming (principally beef cattle and sheep).

Close liaison with local veterinary practitioners and farmers are key aspects of the job.

Experience in mixed or farm animal practice is essential and a post-graduate specialist qualification desirable. On-going professional training will be provided. Applicants must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

A current UK driving licence is essential as travel to remote areas not covered by public transport is a part of this role.

The St Boswells Disease Surveillance Centre is located in the beautiful Scottish Borders within easy reach of the countryside, Berwickshire coast and with road and rail links providing easy access to Edinburgh.

Closing date: 19th
September 2023

Benefits / What you will get in return:

Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
Enhanced pension contributions
Cycle to work scheme
RAC Membership
Enhanced family leave
Flexible working patterns
Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
Tailored investment in and individuals' learning and development

SRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.
SRUC is a company limited by guarantee (SC and is a registered Scottish charity (SC SAC Commercial Limited (SC is an SRUC company

Registered Office:
Peter Wilson Building, King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG

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