Veterinary Officer (Government)
Government vet in the Veterinary Services Division — conducts livestock disease surveillance, food safety inspection, and provides clinical services to farmers.
Typical Salary
J$3M
to J$6.5M per year
Open Roles
60+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Food safety & livestock need
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Career Paths
Vet Student→Veterinary Officer→Senior VO→District Vet→Chief Veterinary Officer
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$3MSenior: J$6.5M
Key Skills
Livestock disease surveillance
Meat inspection
Vaccination campaigns
Quarantine enforcement
Clinical treatment
Laboratory liaison
Farmer advisory
Zoonotic disease control
Education
Minimum Entry
- DVM or BVSc
- Veterinary Council of Jamaica registration
Preferred
- MSc Veterinary Public Health or Epidemiology
- Food safety experience
Professional Qualifications
- DVM / BVSc
- Veterinary Council of Jamaica registration
- Ministry of Agriculture appointment
Market Trend
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