Veterinary Investigation Officer – St Boswells, Melrose

Title: Veterinary Investigation Officer Type: Permanent, Part-Time (22.2 hours per week) Salary: £47,102 – £54,904 per annum (under review) Location: St Boswells, Melrose SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors. We currently have a vacancy for a Veterinary Investigation Officer at SRUC’s Disease Surveillance Centre at St Boswells in the Scottish Borders. The successful candidate will join a highly qualified and successful team delivering farm animal disease investigation and health scheme services based in the Scottish Borders. Arrangements to allow some degree of remote working may be available for the right candidate. Our objectives are to provide a diagnostic consultancy service to veterinary practitioners through post-mortem examinations, the interpretation of laboratory diagnostic test results and on-farm disease investigations in order to support national animal disease surveillance and to promote efficient livestock farming (principally beef cattle and sheep). Close liaison with local veterinary practitioners and farmers are key aspects of the job. Experience in mixed or farm animal practice is essential and a post-graduate specialist qualification desirable. On-going professional training will be provided. Applicants must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. A current UK driving licence is essential as travel to remote areas not covered by public transport is a part of this role. The St Boswells Disease Surveillance Centre is located in the beautiful Scottish Borders within easy reach of the countryside, Berwickshire coast and with road and rail links providing easy access to Edinburgh. Benefits / What you will get in return:

• Enhanced holidays (minimum 33 days per year)
• Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer)
• Cycle to work scheme
• RAC Membership
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working patterns
• Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in and individuals’ learning and development

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