Ecolab Wildlife Management Ireland - Veterinary pathologist

European Board of Veterinary Specialisation; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Ireland is seeking a Veterinary Pathologist for a potential long-term contract. The role involves conducting assessments of damages to badger and fox carcasses and performing necropsies on a significant number of these animals each year. Candidates should have experience in veterinary pathology and a solid understanding of necropsy procedures, enabling them to take proper tissue samples to detect potential infections, particularly Mycobacterium bovis.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary pathology.
• Knowledge of necropsy procedures.
• Ability to handle high volumes of assessments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments of damage to badger and fox carcasses.
• Perform necropsy assessments of approximately 3,000–6,000 badgers and 350–400 foxes per year.
• Take samples of tissue that may be infected with Mycobacterium bovis.

Job description

Ecolab Wildlife Management Ireland – Veterinary pathologist

Irish Government is looking for a possible long term contract of a veterinary pathologist to provide a service for the provision of Badger & Foxes Necropsy Procedure & Ancillary Services.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out assessments of damage to badger and fox carcasses.
• Perform necropsy assessments of approximately 3,000–6,000 badgers and 350–400 foxes per yearli>
• Take samples of tissue that may be infected with Mycobacterium bovis.