An exciting opportunity exists in the South Atlantic for a full time vet
to join the small, busy and very varied practice in the Falkland Islands.  

The Role

The Veterinary Services of the Falkland Islands Government invites applications for the post of Veterinary Officer.

The position consists of a combination of clinical and public health duties including supervision in an EU approved Abattoir and the Fishing Industry.  Out of hours are not usually busy and are worked on a 1:3 rota system.  

The Person

Applicants must have at least 5 years’ clinical experience including surgical skills and preferably have Official Veterinary qualifications or must be willing to obtain them.

The person best suited to this position should be capable of working as part of a small dedicated team, be prepared to fill a varied role, and interact closely with the community of the Falkland Islands to provide a complete, professional clinical and public health Veterinary Service

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years.
• Starting Salary £42,457 - £47,072 (depending on qualifications and experience) rising to £57,426.
• Eligibility for a 25% gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract
• 30 days annual leave, plus government and public holidays (totalling 41 days leave)
• Relocation allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights package for you and recognised dependants at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract
• Government housing for rent at a subsidised rate and a starter pack to help you settle in.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page. 

For further information regarding the position please contact Steve Pointing, by emailing spointing@naturalresources.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 27366.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form. Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to kgreenland@sec.gov.fk before the closing date.

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.