Veterinary Officer (Government)
Oversees animal health, disease surveillance, and food safety inspection for the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Typical Salary
J$2.5M
to J$5M per year
Open Roles
80+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Livestock & food safety
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Career Paths
DVM Graduate→Veterinary Officer→Senior Vet Officer→Director Veterinary Services
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid J$3.8M
Entry: J$2.5MSenior: J$5M
Key Skills
Animal disease diagnosis
Herd health management
Food safety inspection
Quarantine enforcement
Laboratory diagnostics
Livestock management
Public health advisory
Report writing
Education
Minimum Entry
- DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)
Preferred
- MSc Veterinary Public Health
- Tropical veterinary medicine training
Professional Qualifications
- DVM (UWI or recognised overseas)
- Veterinary Registration Board of Jamaica registration
- MSc Veterinary Public Health (advantageous)
- OIE training
Market Trend
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