Field Vet - Scotland
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,665 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Government Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 456730 |
Summary
We currently have 5 exciting field based veterinary opportunities to join our Field Delivery Scotland team in one of the above locations.
These veterinary roles involve a wide range of work including, but not limited to, the following:
Responding to incidents and outbreaks of animal notifiable diseases
Investigating animal diseases in farm livestock by:
undertaking on-farm and field investigations
examining and inspecting farmed animals to support differential diagnosis of disease
conducting post-mortem examinations and collecting samples for laboratory testing when appropriate
collecting and evaluating history and relevant data to support decisions
collate and report findings and make recommendations
Welfare investigations, both reactive and surveillance work. Including the welfare of farm animals during transport, at time of killing and when on agricultural holdings
Inspection, approval and audit of premises at a range of settings, from zoos to pet food processing plants, and many other locations
Ensuring compliance, with statutory standards, of animal health and welfare
Building collaborative relationships with a range of valuable partners, including local authorities, industry representatives and non-APHA veterinary surgeons
A reasonable amount of duty and out-of-hours rotas are expected to be covered
All posts will be offered in merit order based on location and business need.
These veterinary roles involve a wide range of work including, but not limited to, the following:
Responding to incidents and outbreaks of animal notifiable diseases
Investigating animal diseases in farm livestock by:
undertaking on-farm and field investigations
examining and inspecting farmed animals to support differential diagnosis of disease
conducting post-mortem examinations and collecting samples for laboratory testing when appropriate
collecting and evaluating history and relevant data to support decisions
collate and report findings and make recommendations
Welfare investigations, both reactive and surveillance work. Including the welfare of farm animals during transport, at time of killing and when on agricultural holdings
Inspection, approval and audit of premises at a range of settings, from zoos to pet food processing plants, and many other locations
Ensuring compliance, with statutory standards, of animal health and welfare
Building collaborative relationships with a range of valuable partners, including local authorities, industry representatives and non-APHA veterinary surgeons
A reasonable amount of duty and out-of-hours rotas are expected to be covered
All posts will be offered in merit order based on location and business need.