Regulatory Veterinary Surgoen

**Job Title: Regulatory Veterinary Surgeon**

**Location: Field Based (West Midlands / South West England)**

**Locations include Monmore, Perry Barr, Oxford, Swindon and The Valley stadia (Wales) and kennels in Wales and counties such as Oxfordshire, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Hampshire, Gloucestershire and Dorset.**

**Salary: £45,000 (Rising to £50,000 after 1 years’ service) + Car allowance or Company car.**

**Hours: 35 hours per week and there will be a requirement to work some evenings, weekends and bank holidays.**
- It will be down to the postholder to organise your own diary so if you are working on a Saturday or Sunday, then you can take a day off the following week.
- There is a high volume of driving involved
- 5 weeks Holiday + Bank Holiday
- 0% non contributary pension scheme
- A company car or company car allowance of £6,000 per annum, paid monthly, is also offered.

**Job Summary**:
As a Regulatory Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a crucial role in upholding the Rules of Racing, ensuring the welfare of greyhounds across various tracks and residential kennels. Reporting to the Executive Veterinary Surgeon, you will be a point of reference and support for Stipendiary Stewards, Track Veterinary Surgeons, and Trainers.

**Key Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Uphold Rules of Racing related to greyhound welfare.
- Support track veterinary surgeons in their regulatory functions.
- Conduct random inspections of vehicles for adherence to Hot and Cold Weather Policies.
- Perform annual veterinary kennel inspections at trainers' residential kennels.
- Review medicines used at licensed trainers’ kennels, promoting antimicrobial stewardship.
- Deliver regular welfare updates and advice to trainers.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of veterinary protocols.
- Promote annual CPD training for track vets.
- Undertake continuous professional and personal development in line with RCVS guidelines.

**General Compliance**:

- Adherence to all Policies and Procedures.
- Responsible handling of data records, respecting data security and confidentiality.

**Person Specification**:
**Essential**
- Member or Fellow of RCVS.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a veterinary practice.
- Good computing skills and willingness to learn about new technologies.
- Ability to work well within a team and independently.
- Strong commitment to animal welfare.
- Professional approach to veterinary care.
- Effective time management skills.
- Flexibility to work outside usual hours when required.
- Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- UK Drivers licence

**Desirable**
- Postgraduate qualification in animal welfare or relevant discipline.
- Experience in animal sports or animal welfare charity.
- Experience in kennel management and conducting inspections.

If you are ready to contribute to the welfare of greyhounds and thrive in a dynamic regulatory environment, we want to hear from you

**Salary**: £45,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gloucester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/11/2023