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40 hours per week across 5 days Typically 12:00–20:00 shifts (some variation based on workload) Weekend work on a 2 in 3 rota, with days off scheduled within the same week No out-of-hours or on-call
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Official Veterinarian - Exports
Avondale Veterinary Group, Strathaven - Farm, Strathaven, Scotland
Discipline: Farm
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to £51,000 DOE
Find Your Future in Veterinary Export Certification
Avondale Veterinary Group are expanding our dedicated Export OV team and we’re looking for a proactive Official Veterinarian to join us in delivering high-quality certification services across central Scotland. This is a 100% export-focused role, offering a unique opportunity to specialise in an important and growing area of veterinary work — with full training and development provided.
You’ll be responsible for export health certification across a broad range of products of animal origin — from live shellfish and fishery products to dairy, meat, composite goods, and equines not intended for slaughter. Working closely with logistics and customs partners, you’ll ensure smooth and compliant export processes while supporting accurate and timely documentation.
OCQ(V)-PX is preferred, but funding is available if needed, along with full onboarding support.
Hours & Rota
About You
You’ll be confident in decision-making, highly organised and detail-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on-site. Previous certification experience is beneficial but not essential — passion for compliance, accuracy and animal product safety is what matters most.
MRCVS qualification is required.
About Avondale Veterinary Group
Based in Strathaven, we’re a well-established 23-vet mixed practice with a specialist OV team of 5. We provide a fast, efficient and trusted certification service for export hubs across Glasgow and Lanarkshire. We’re proud of our strong industry partnerships, supportive team culture, and investment in ongoing professional development.
Strathaven offers an excellent work-life balance — a friendly rural town with beautiful countryside and great transport links to Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
6.8 weeks annual leave
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Avondale Veterinary Group, Strathaven - Farm
Avondale House, Strathaven Rural Centre, Strathaven, ML10 6SY, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Farm animals
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Taylor Findlay from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.