Veterinary Advisor

Fane Valley Co-operative is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading agri-food businesses, with interests in animal feed manufacturing, agricultural supplies, specialist on-farm technical support services, integrated egg production and processing, integrated duck production and processing, porridge oats and breakfast cereals and the added-value processing of fats and proteins.

As part of the delivery of our Group Strategic Plan there is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our technical team as a Veterinary Advisor.

Veterinary Advisor
Job Ref No: FV/VA/06/26

The Role:
Based in Moira the successful candidate will work closely with the Fane Valley agri businesses to:

• Provide expert animal health/veterinary guidance to Fane Valley customers and shareholders;
• Support the delivery of preventive animal health services, including herd health planning and disease control strategies;
• Assist in troubleshooting livestock health challenges on farm, identifying root causes and recommending effective solutions to support the Fane Valley Agri businesses with on farm problem solving and solutions;
• Design, deliver and evaluate training programmes for Registered Animal Health Advisors on animal health products, protocols and best practices.

The Person:

• Candidates will be educated to degree level in veterinary science or medicine and registered as a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS);
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in large animal practice and have developed a strong reputation as a leading Veterinary Practitioner;
• Ability to understand and review technical information and reports to provide sound and correct recommendations for farmers;
• Ability to work independently and be a strong team member;
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Have excellent presentation skills and desirably have experience of presenting to farmer groups;
• Be IT literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications;
• A strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in building customer relationships;
• A comprehensive understanding of the agricultural industry in Northern Ireland;
• Understand farmers needs and the motivation to adopt preventative solutions.

In return the company offers an attractive salary with bonus, a benefits package, paid CPD and RCVS fees, a company vehicle/allowance and excellent career progression opportunities.

To request an application form please contact the HR Department at Fane Valley. Email: hr@fanevalley.com, Tel: (028) 9261 0480 or apply on our GET GOT platform: https://fanevalley.getgotjobs.co.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Wednesday 1st July 2026.

Fane Valley is an equal opportunities employer