Veterinary Disease Investigator

1 week ago

Thirsk, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Animal and Plant Health Agency Full time

Job Summary

Are you looking for a challenging role that combines veterinary expertise with investigative skills? Do you want to contribute to safeguarding animal health and welfare in Great Britain?

This Veterinary Investigation Officer role involves conducting disease investigations in farm animals and wildlife, including post-mortems and diagnostic sampling. You will work closely with veterinary clients, farmers, and APHA colleagues to provide advice on diseases and make recommendations on disease control and prevention.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct disease investigations, including post-mortems and diagnostic sampling
  • Obtain relevant history from veterinary clients and farmers
  • Use laboratory testing for diagnosis or to rule out diseases
  • Collate, report, and discuss findings with veterinary clients, farmers, and APHA colleagues
  • Provide advice on diseases and make recommendations on disease control and prevention
  • Conduct farm visits to investigate for possible new diseases, zoonoses, or potential threats to the food chain

Requirements

  • Awareness of the UK farming industry and diseases of farmed animals
  • Interest or further experience in diagnostic pathology
  • Ability to engage with customers and stakeholders confidentially and professionally
  • Capacity to produce reports to communicate veterinary knowledge
  • Ability to maintain and assure appropriate levels of quality assurance for scientific evidence and advice

Benefits

As a Veterinary Investigation Officer with the Animal and Plant Health Agency, you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, flexible working, and a contributory pension scheme. You will also have opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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