WHY OCEAN ECOLOGY? We are a leading marine environmental consultancy originally specialising in providing survey, technical and advisory services to organisations delivering and governing the global blue economy. Together with Åkerblå, Norway’s leading provider of fish health services, we recently became part of DNV – a fully self-owned foundation, serving marine industries globally. The access to Åkerblå and DNV’s competence and capabilities has now enabled a further diversification into the Scottish Aquaculture Health sphere. WHY APPLY? This new role will provide unique opportunities to work in, and enrich a team of passionate fish health professionals and marine scientists. We offer industry competitive salaries commensurate with experience, with associated benefits including private health options, extensive training opportunities and a flexible working policy. You will have the chance to integrate with Åkerblå’s leading fish health team through expert knowledge exchange programs, implementation of cutting-edge technologies, and development of your career in in an exciting and forward-thinking environment. AQUACULTURE VETERINARIAN Are you passionate about fish health? Ocean Ecology Ltd. is growing rapidly within the aquaculture sector, and we are now investing in a new UK focused fish health and welfare unit to cater for the growing requirement for expert advice and assurance services. As part of Ocean Ecology, you’ll join our aquaculture team and benefit from direct involvement in one of the world’s primary fish health networks through Åkerblå – a DNV company. With the collective expertise of over 70 veterinarians and aqua-medicine biologists, our goal is to establish a leading competence centre in Scotland, offering exceptional opportunities for both professional and personal development. Join us to make a real difference KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: This role will be pivotal not only in providing advice and services, but also in developing opportunities and world leading practices within our fish health unit. The candidate will also play a key role in facilitating two-way knowledge transfer between the UK and Norway. Operational tasks will include: • Monitoring fish health at various aquaculture sites, covering all stages of the life-cycle. • Monitoring and quality-assuring delousing operations, vaccination, hygiene inspections, and other fish health-related tasks. • Facilitating the development and production of biosecurity and fish health management strategies and plans. • Teaching and training best Aquaculture practices. • Investigation of specific fish health related events and subsequent reporting. HOW TO APPLY • To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter to &114;&101;&99;&114;&117;&105;&116;&109;&101;&110;&116;&64;&111;&99;&101;&97;&110;&45;&101;&99;&111;&108;&111;&103;&121;&46;&99;&111;&109;. Closing date for applications: 7th December 2024. • Please note we may close this position earlier in case of finding successful candidates. • We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.