Locum Official Veterinarian - Food Standards Scotland

VetPro Recruitment is recruiting for a Locum Official Veterinarian (OV) on behalf of Food Standards Scotland (FSS). The OV role is one of the key front-line operational roles within Food Standards Scotland and these staff deliver Official Controls (OC) in approved premises across Scotland, ensuring that meat produced is safe for human consumption.
The core work for the OV remains the delivery of Official Controls for safe meat production in Red and White meat slaughterhouses and Game handling establishments (GHE’s) within Scotland.
This role will involve working across 3 premises in the South/North Lanarkshire and Paisley area and therefore a driving license and own transport is required.
Shift times vary depending on the site but there will be a maximum of 40 hours per week.
FSS are ideally looking for a locum who can start on or as close as possible to 28/04/25 and the role will be for 5 months from the start date.
As well as a drivers license, applicants must be MRCVS qualified and hold the OV (Red/White/Game) qualification. Daily rate is negotiable on application and there is also an allowance towards accommodation.
To discuss this role in more detail or to apply, please contact Kelly @VetPro Recruitment on 07584311231 or email [email protected]