JOB DESCRIPTION
This form summarises the purpose of the job and lists its key tasks.
It may be varied from time to time at the discretion of the College in consultation with the postholder.
Job Title: Assistant Named Veterinary Surgeon
Job ref no: RVB-0184-14
Grade: 7
Department: RVC Business - Biological Services Unit
Accountable to: Senior Named Veterinary Surgeon
Responsible for: N/A
Job summary:
 Provision of Named Veterinary Surgeon services on behalf of the College to external clients.
 Provision of training and education to students enrolled for the Home Office Licensee and other courses.
Competency: Service Delivery
Key tasks:
 Understand the key roles of a NVS under the A(SP)A 2013 and the provisions of the legislation.
 Visit clients on behalf of the College to provide an excellent professional service.
 Schedule own visits appropriately.
 Work with clients to identify their needs and work towards addressing them.
 Produce clear, concise written reports.
 Demonstrate excellent communication skills with variety of people in order to promote the 3Rs (Replacement,
Reduction, Refinement) and disseminate best practice information effectively.
 Understand the ethical considerations pertaining to research and the animals involved; contribute to Ethical
Review of proposed projects. Contribute to the Animal Welfare and Ethical Review body for RVC and/or clients.
 Working knowledge about the field of biomedical research.
 Provide out of hours cover on a rota basis (currently 1 in 5).
Competency: Behavioural Skills
Key tasks:
 Knowledge of laboratory animal health monitoring in large colonies; common conditions - may include a range of
species, such as rodents, farm animals, small carnivores and aquatic species.
 Demonstrate understanding of treatments, with regard to effect on concurrent studies.
 Commitment to ensuring and promoting excellent animal welfare.
 Use of IT such as Word, Excel, Moodle, purchasing systems.
 Be flexible and adaptable to the requirements of working for several varied clients and/or covering for other vets.
 Be self-reliant; able to schedule and undertake majority of work off-site.
 Be well organised, able to keep accurate clinical and visit records on behalf of clients and College.
 Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and personal development.
 Work with other vets to ensure consistency of service.
 Assist with provision of holiday cover as required.
 Communicate effectively with other Named Veterinary Surgeons.
 Ability to read complex Licence documents and identify key points for discussion.
Competency: Teaching and Training
Key tasks:
 Deliver lectures, workshops and practical training to students (internal/external) through traditional and elearning formats.
 Good communication in small groups and individual students, who may have English as second language.
 Assist in developing/updating course materials as required.
Flexibility: To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform
work not specifically referred to above.