Job Description

Salary

26,370 - 30,004 per annum, pro rata

Contractual hours

14

Basis

Part time

Region

Scotland - North

Package

Attractive benefits, please see below

Date posted

05/11/2025

Job reference

REQ0422

About the team:

The prime function of the Veterinary Services Group (SRUCVSG) is to provide a laboratory diagnostic and consultancy service to veterinary surgeons in practice in Scotland. SRUC Veterinary Services also provides formal sheep and cattle disease control and accreditation schemes. In addition, there are businesses dealing with companion animal clinical pathology (Capital Diagnostics) and analytical testing of soils, plants and animal feedstuffs.

SRUCVSG operates through a network of eight centres strategically sited at Edinburgh and St Boswells in the South East, Ayr and Dumfries in the South West, Inverness and Thurso in the Highlands, Perth and Aberdeen in the North East. By maintaining a presence throughout Scotland, SRUCVSG is able to fulfil a role in National Disease Surveillance and to provide information on national trends in animal disease. This information is added to that collected by the Animal and Plant Health Agency to provide animal disease surveillance data for Great Britain.

The centres at Aberdeen, Dumfries, St Boswells and Thurso are equipped to carry out post-mortem (PM) examinations with some further limited testing. These centres have between 2 to 4 veterinary surgeons with support staff as required. In addition, SRUCVSG has a Central Laboratory in Edinburgh with a dedicated staff competent in the disciplines of microbiology, serology, molecular biology, biochemistry, histopathology and analytical chemistry. It is here that the majority of analyses from other PM centres are carried out. SRUCVSG has access to a wide range of expertise on other aspects of animal husbandry, nutrition, housing and welfare throughout SRUC.

About the opportunity:

The successful candidates will be part of the Veterinary Services group. The purpose of this role is to provide post-mortem room and scientific support to veterinary staff. Areas of activity include support of the duty vet in the PM room and processing of diagnostic samples from PM examinations and clinical pathology submissions. There is also a requirement for QA activities within the centre.

Duties Include:

Work in an environment that is governed by the ISO17025 standard. Process samples with regard to Health & Safety and adhering to SOPs . Be responsible for monitoring the performance of equipment within the laboratory on a daily basis and reporting to the Line Manager. Be responsible for designated housekeeping duties to ensure integrity of results - reporting to the Line Manager. Participate in appropriate IQA/EQA to maintain competency.


Further details of the requirements of the role can be found in the Job Particulars document.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum of SCQF Level 5, with a minimum of 4 standard grades (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics and a Science subject. Clean UK Driving Licence required as travel to remote areas not covered by public transport may occasionally be required

Admin ref:

AMT/VS/043/25

Closing date:

24th November 2025

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.

Salary and benefits:

Generous annual leave Enhanced pension contributions to contributory pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Discounted RAC Membership Generous family leave We encourage Continuing Professional Development with a tailored investment in an individuals' learning and development Flexible working patterns Hybrid working solutions (in some areas)

How to Apply:

Full details can be found in the Job Particulars document downloadable from the link above.

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