Veterinary Surgeon

Job Details Location: On site / Armagh, UK Job type: Permanent / Full-time Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Salary: Negotiable salary 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 regarding the law surrounding animal welfare. Managing Health Management across our farms. Examining and observing animals to diagnose health problems, assess their health, testing for disease and carrying out post‑mortems of pigs. Advise on animal nutrition and dietary recommendations. Responsible for developing and rolling out Health Plans across all farms. Analyse 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. Qualifications Experience in working with large livestock. Experience in post‑mortems, taking samples and treatments. Ability to manage one’s own time effectively. A team player but can also work to their own initiative. Positive can‑do attitude and willingness to learn quickly within a changing environment. Full clean drivers’ licence. Experience with working with pigs. Good understanding of monogastric production systems. Familiar with VMD requirements for running a veterinary practice. Understanding of Red Tractor and 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. Benefits Competitive remuneration package, including a company vehicle, RCVS/VDS/PVS fees paid, generous CPD allowance, cycle‑to‑work scheme and excellent work/life balance. Full training and mentoring provided by our award‑winning vet and technical team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hollybank Trustees Ltd