Animal Health Officer - Arbroath Scotland
Arbroath (On-site across local authority area)
3-Month Contract | Immediate Start
Our public sector client is looking for an experienced Animal Health Officer to support their regulatory team on a short-term contract.
This is a hands-on role focused on routine inspections, compliance, and animal welfare enforcement across a variety of premises.
The Role
You'll be responsible for:
* Enforcing animal health & welfare legislation
* Carrying out licensing compliance inspections (homes, kennels, riding schools, retail, etc.)
* Supporting the current part time Animal Health Officer
* Investigating animal welfare complaints and supporting disease control activity
* Maintaining accurate records in line with Scottish Government standards (including Uniform system)
Focus is on routine surveillance, education, and enforcement - no active disease outbreaks
What You'll Need
* Experience within a Scottish local authority regulatory service
* Strong knowledge of:
o Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006
o Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Scotland) Regulations 2021
* Full UK driving licence + access to a vehicle
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