Veterinary Disease Investigator

Are you a skilled veterinarian looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference in animal health and welfare? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Veterinary Investigation Officer to join our team at the Animal and Plant Health Agency.

• Conduct disease investigations in farm animals and wildlife by conducting post-mortems and diagnostic sampling.
• Obtain relevant history from vets and farmers for investigating disease and to provide data for disease surveillance.
• 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.
• Work with other veterinary and industry stakeholders, participate in knowledge exchange, and influence standards of animal health and welfare.
• Conduct surveillance for notifiable disease, through sampling and gross diagnostic pathology.

• 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 demonstrate an ability to maintain and assure appropriate levels of quality assurance for scientific evidence and advice.
• Strategic thinking, with diagnostic, analytical, and creative problem-solving abilities.

We offer a competitive salary of £39,439, plus contributions towards your pension and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented and dedicated group of professionals, and contribute to the important work of the Animal and Plant Health Agency.