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Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer - St Helier, Jersey

Employer
Government of Jersey
Location
St Helier (JE)
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
31 May 2022

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Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer

£Competitive

At the Government of Jersey, we make a difference to Islanders’ lives, which makes us proud of all that is achieved. We answer the big questions and can see the tangible difference of our work.

We have the opportunity for two Veterinary Professionals to join our Natural Environment department as the Chief Veterinary Officer and a Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer at an interesting and unprecedented time.

Providing expert veterinary advice as the lead animal health and welfare professionals on the Island the team are essential to the government’s management of the island’s ever evolving needs and obligations in the fields of animal health, welfare, disease control, veterinary medicines, public health and international trade.

In addition, this unique post Brexit environment provides the chance to shape policies that will influence Jersey’s position and relationship with its neighbouring and stakeholder jurisdictions.

From terrestrial and aquatic animal disease control, animal husbandry and veterinary public health the team’s work covers all Government Veterinary matters and with a strong Agricultural and Fisheries industry, deals with subjects critical to the Island economy and cultural heritage. Both roles require experienced professionals with a thorough understanding of the framework of national and international legislation together with the ability to apply controls which support trade in animals and animal products. You will develop and implement government policy and enforce related legislation using sound professional knowledge and experience, consulting with colleague in Government Departments, private practice, UK Government and other jurisdictions.

An Island of outstanding natural beauty, these roles will be central to many parts of traditional Jersey life and will be pivotal in ensuring protection for animals, Islanders and the economy into the future.

If you would like an informal discussion on this role please contact Willie Peggie, Director – Natural Environment, for the Government of Jersey, w.peggie@gov.je

Closing date: 31 May 2022.

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It’s a future that will see people, business and government come together to collaborate in a way they’ve never done before. This approach is called Team Jersey and it’s a milestone in our history.

About Jersey

Jersey is the largest of the Channel Islands, with an area of 45 square miles. The island combines a lively and cosmopolitan main town, which is home to our global finance sector, with sweeping, unspoilt beaches, fishing ports and rolling countryside. It’s just 14 miles off the north-west coast of France and 85 miles south of the English coast and is very well served by air to a range of UK and international cities.

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Location
19-21 Broad Street
St Helier
JE2 3RR
JE

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