Job Purpose:
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:
Ensure Animal Welfare is maintained at all times.
- Advising and supporting the team in regarding to the law surrounding animal welfare
Managing Health Management across our farms
- Examining and observing animals to diagnose health problems and assess their health, testing for disease and carrying out Post-mortem of pigs
Advise on Animal Nutrition and Dietary recommendations
Responsible for developing and roll out Health Plans across all farms
Analyse trends Production Statistics from the Company's software programmes and make recommendations when required
Ensure implementation and adherence to the Red Tractor standards regarding Animal Health and Welfare
Ensure accurate and up to date records are maintained
Comply with all Policies and Procedures including Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
Job Requirement:
Essential
Qualified MRCVS experience Vet or recent Graduate
Experience in working with large livestock
Experience in post-mortems, taking samples and treatments
Excellent communication Skills
Ability to manage one's own time effectively
A team player but can also work to their own initiative
Positive can-do attitude along with the willingness to learn quickly within a changing environment
Full clean drivers' licence
Desirable:
Experience with working with pigs
Good understanding of monogastric production systems
Experience in post-mortems, taking samples and treatments
Familiar with VMD requirements for running a Veterinary Practice
Understanding of Red Tractor an associated certification standards
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.
JMW Farms Ltd is part of a group of companies who are one of UK's and Irelands leading Pig Producers. Due to recent expansion of our operations, we are seeking to recruit for the following new position:
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 communications skills. A full driving licence is required, as the role will involve travel to our farms across England and Ireland.
Previous experience in with 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 is 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 [email protected]
