Approved Tuberculin Tester

Job Description

We re Recruiting
Approved Tuberculin Tester (ATT)

What is an Approved Tuberculin Tester: Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) are Animal Health para professionals with the authority to carry out statutory TB skin testing of cattle.
ATT s will be trained and work under the supervision of an Approved Veterinary Supervisor
Candidate requires the following:
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Identification and basic DBS security checks.
• Minimum academic requirement is either:
A) three GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Mathematics, English and in a Science Subject or Food Production
or B) three years performance in a government regulatory role e.g., Local Authority (LA) Inspector or Environmental Health Officer
• A minimum of six months previous livestock handling experience.
• Must have a full driver s license.
• Ability to work independently and to a high standard.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers.
• Flexible with time (some early starts)
Training
• Online course with examination
• Practical TB testing under the direct and continuous supervision of the AVS (senior vet within the practice) until all practical training requirements have been achieved.
• Examinable Practical Assessment
Vacancy Offer
• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Pay & contract review after qualification.
• Sick pay and pension scheme
• Working 4 day/6-day weekly rota (average 5-day week). Or 4-day week (no weekends).
• 20 days plus bank holidays per annum (pro rata).
Farm First Vets is situated in a pleasant rural location in the heart of Monmouthshire. The practice works hard to be as sustainable as possible and personal wellbeing is a priority. We enjoy regular social events both within the team and alongside the farming community.
For more information, please contact Jane Anscombe on .

Closing date: Monday 29th April 2024.

If you would like to join us, please send your CV by clicking apply.