Official Veterinarians
As an OV, you will be required to inspect consignments, check the supporting documentation provided and then sign the Export Health Certificates. You will also need to be able to answer questions from exporters. You may based at a single depot, or travel around to a number of different sites.
A good eye for detail, a flexible attitude and willingness to travel are key skills. Experience is not essential as we can provide full training to supplement that provided in the OV (PX) course. Throughout your career with us you will have the support of an experienced team and your regional managers.
What can we offer?
- An industry-leading rate of pay with annual salary reviews
- Paid training and CPD
- Enhanced leave with length of service
- Private medical insurance and company pension scheme
- Variety in tasks and workload
- Opportunities for promotion to take on extra responsibilities or managerial roles
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Full technical support, including access to our unique ‘hive mind’
- Laptop/phone where required
- Good work-life balance
We can accommodate full time, part time or zero hours/locum positions, including sole traders and contractors. You must be MRCVS eligible, although we can also arrange certificate of sponsorship/visa for overseas applicants.
Read our FAQ guide to work as an OV.
To express your interest, please complete our OV form.
Certification Support Officers
CSOs help our OVs to carry out their inspections of the goods and supporting documentation and are normally based at a single depot. We can consider full time, part time or zero hours/locum positions.
To be eligible to be a CSO, you must have one or more of:- a degree, science A-levels, vet nurse qualification or food industry experience. You will also need to pass the OCQ (CSO) course.
To express your interest, please complete our CSO form.
Office Based Roles
Our head office based roles work from our office at Blakemere Craft Centre, Sandiway, Cheshire, CW8 2EB.
We always welcome speculative CVs too – please send, along with your CV and a covering letter, explaining the type of role you are seeking, to info@amivet.co.uk
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.