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Veterinary Research Officer

Veterinarians diagnose and treat animal injuries, diseases and disorders, and advise on preventative action. They may work in practices, specialising according to their location in either a rural or urban area, or in the public sector or associated industries such as pharmaceuticals, food production or drug regulation.

Main Tasks
  • examines animals, diagnoses condition and prescribes and administers appropriate drugs, dressings, etc., and arranges or undertakes any necessary x-ray or other tests
  • inoculates animals against communicable diseases
  • administers local or general anaesthetics and performs surgery
  • investigates outbreaks of animal diseases and advises owners on feeding, breeding and general care
  • euthanases old, sick, terminally ill and unwanted animals
  • performs tasks relating to food safety policy, regulation of veterinary drugs, quality control of veterinary products
  • performs ante-mortem inspection of animals destined for the food chain, and animal post-mortem examinations
  • carries out expert witness work and undertakes teaching of veterinary students
  • maintains records, raises and forwards reports and certificates in compliance with current legislation

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£38,480 average annual salary

The UK average salary is £28,758

36 average weekly hours

There are 37.5 hours in the average working week

62% female / 38% male

The UK workforce is 47% female and 53% male