Animal Health & Welfare Officer - ABS44955
| Posting date: | 14 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,728.00 to £36,601.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 July 2025 |
| Location: | Inverurie, AB16 56B |
| Company: | Aberdeenshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ABS44955 |
Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Animal Health and Welfare Officer to join our Trading Standards team. This role will focus primarily on dog control and animal licensing, with the opportunity to expand into animal health and feed responsibilities should the post be extended.
The main responsibilities will include:
- Enforce legislation related to dog control, animal licensing, and welfare.
- Investigate complaints and take appropriate enforcement action.
- Conduct inspections of licensed premises and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Provide advice and support to the public, businesses, and stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for legal proceedings if required.
- Collaborate with partner agencies including Police Scotland and DEFRA and Scottish SPCA
Work outwith normal hours where required to meet job function or in emergency situations.
There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.
This is a hybrid role involving a mix of home working, office-based duties, and travel for site visits and inspections. As such, the successful candidate must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle insured for business use in order to carry out the full duties of the post.
This will be based at Unit 7, Harlaw Road, Inverurie
Fixed term for a period not exceeding 22 September 2026
Informal Enquiries to Aled Herbert 01467 535357 or Gary Glasgow 01467 535169
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Requirements
This post has a minimum requirement of 1 reference, which must be your current or most recent employer
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