Veterinary Investigation Officer (VIO) APHA Bury St Edmunds

Closing Date

25 Nov 2024

We are looking for candidates who;

  • Are aware of the UK farming industry and diseases of farmed animals.
  • Have an interest or further experience in diagnostic pathology.
  • Can engage with customers and stakeholders confidentially and professionally.
  • Can produce reports to communicate veterinary knowledge.
  • Can demonstrate an ability to maintain and assure appropriate levels of quality assurance for scientific evidence and advice.
  • Are capable of strategic thinking, with diagnostic, analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications


Degree in Veterinary Medicine that is recognised in the UK

Memberships


A Member or Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Languages


Must have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication about veterinary topics with customers and colleagues and meet one of the following:
  • have undertaken undergraduate veterinary training in English;
    or
  • having a sufficient command of spoken and written English to effectively perform the role being undertaken by a public sector worker in a customer-facing role
    or
  • have achieved the following scores in the academic international English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.