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The Veterinary Surgeon will work closely with our farm managers, field staff and third-party producers to ensure the health and welfare of our animals. They will be expected to drive the business, implement both short and long-term veterinary plans.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensure Animal Welfare is maintained at all times.
2. Advise and support the team regarding the law surrounding animal welfare.
3. Manage Health Management across our farms.
4. Examine and observe animals to diagnose health problems, assess their health, test for disease, and carry out post-mortems of pigs.
5. Advise on Animal Nutrition and Dietary recommendations.
6. Develop and roll out Health Plans across all farms.
7. Analyse trends in Production Statistics from the Company's software programmes and make recommendations when required.
8. Ensure implementation and adherence to the Red Tractor standards regarding Animal Health and Welfare.
9. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
10. Comply with all Policies and Procedures including Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
Job Requirements:
1. Qualified MRCVS experience Vet or recent Graduate.
2. Experience in working with large livestock.
3. Experience in post-mortems, taking samples, and treatments.
4. Ability to manage one's own time effectively.
5. A team player but can also work on their own initiative.
6. Positive can-do attitude along with the willingness to learn quickly within a changing environment.
7. Experience working with pigs.
8. Good understanding of monogastric production systems.
9. Familiar with VMD requirements for running a Veterinary Practice.
10. Understanding of Red Tractor and associated certification standards.
11. Experience in working within a fast-paced environment.
This document is designed for guidance only and is not exhaustive. Duties may change or be added and deleted to meet the changing requirements of the business.
VETERINARY SURGEON
The Veterinary Surgeon will be joining our Veterinary Practice in Armagh which specialises in Porcine Animals. They will work closely with our farm managers, field staff and third-party producers to ensure the health and welfare of our animals.
The successful candidates will be Qualified MRCVS, experienced Vet or recent graduate, have experience with large livestock and completing post-mortems. They must also have the ability to work on their own initiative, a can-do attitude, willingness to learn quickly within a changing environment and have excellent communication skills. A full driving licence is required, as the role will involve travel to our farms.
Previous experience working with pigs and being familiar with VMD requirements for running a Veterinary Practice are desirable.
Full training and mentoring will be provided by our Award-Winning Vet, as well as our technical team.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, which includes a Company Vehicle, RCVS/ VDS/ PVS fees paid, a generous CPD allowance, cycle to work scheme, as well as an excellent work/life balance.
If you are looking for a real opportunity to make your mark within one of the UK's largest pig producers, please email your details, position applying for, along with your CV to [emailprotected]
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