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Location

Northern Ireland | United Kingdom

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Job description

NICS - Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA)

Brief description about the company / organization

The Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) supports the Assembly, the Executive and the institutions of government. It works to develop and implement government policies and helps deliver services to the public. This website advertises recruitment opportunities in all Northern Ireland Departments and in a number of other Northern Ireland public sector organisations.

Contact Person

HRConnect

[email protected]

Phone number

0800 1 300 330

Job Description

Job Title

Veterinary Inspector

Location

Northern Ireland, UK

Deadline

12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 27th October 2023.

The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is seeking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic veterinarians to join our veterinary team of over 150 vets in the Veterinary Service Animal Health Group (VSAHG).

Location: Throughout Northern Ireland
Reference: IRC296229

For more detailed information and to apply, please go to

Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 27th October 2023.

The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.

All queries can be directed to HRConnect by email to [email protected]
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330

Requirements & Responsabilities

The main purpose of the Veterinary Inspector is the implementation of policy in respect of the following:-
• Epizootic disease (for example highly pathogenic avian influenza)
• Enzootic disease (for example bovine tuberculosis)
• Animal welfare
• Public health
• Import controls
• International trade
• Zoonotic disease (for example salmonella)

2. The key objectives for the role include delivering programmes and official controls in Northern Ireland which:
• Prevent, detect and eradicate epizootic disease
• Control and eradicate enzootic disease
• Promote, protect and maintain acceptable animal welfare standards
• Protect public health and ensure food safety of animal products (on
behalf of the Food Standards Agency)
• Deliver import controls on animals and animal products
• Facilitate and regulate international trade through export health controls
and certification
• Prevent, detect and control zoonotic disease #J-18808-Ljbffr

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