Official Veterinary Surgeon

This role is based at our Border Control Facility on the Sevington site, near junction 10A of the M20 and ensures that the customs and transit checks complies with statutory duties to safeguard public health. We are now looking for a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) to provide authorised officer presence acting as an Official Veterinary Surgeon (OVS).

You will be responsible for undertaking a range of statutory duties to safeguard public health such as carrying out checks on imports and exports of Products of Animal Origin (POAO), including Fish and Fishery Products and Products of Animal Origin Not for Human Consumption (NfHC), along with undertaking checks including organic food, illegal unreported and unregulated fishing.

For further information sorin.pescariu@ashford.gov.uk

We are able to offer VISA certificates of sponsorship for the above named roles. Please contact recruitment@ashford.gov.uk for more information.

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Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation.

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

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