Veterinary Officer (Bristol / Wales – Sessional)

The British Horseracing Authority is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated veterinary surgeon to join its existing team of friendly and supportive Veterinary Officers. The role sits within the Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare and reports to the Senior Veterinary Officer. The postholder carries out raceday and non-raceday regulatory duties, including pre-race examinations, suitability to race assessments, anti-doping testing and welfare assessments in racehorses.

• Carry out raceday and non-raceday regulatory duties within the Department of Equine Regulation, Safety and Welfare.
• Conduct pre-race examinations and suitability to race assessments.
• Carry out anti-doping testing in racehorses.
• Conduct welfare assessments in racehorses.

• Experienced equine veterinary surgeon.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to work within and lead a team.
• Eligibility for registration with the RCVS.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Prepared to work with a high degree of flexibility, including unsociable hours, weekends and bank holidays.
• Enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated approach.

• Clean driving licence.
• Collaborative, inspirational and empathetic manner.
• Balanced and fair approach to regulatory challenges.

• Based predominantly in the Southwest of England and South Wales.

• Sessional day rate of £369.00.
• Grade PM3.

• Travel expenses are paid in addition to the sessional day rate.

It acts for and on behalf of the whole sport, ensuring that the highest standards apply on and away from the racecourse, and is responsible for promoting and regulating the sport, which sits at the heart of a major leisure and entertainment sector, a leading betting product and an important breeding sector.