The Canine Health Schemes, established by BVA and The Kennel Club, work with expert veterinary surgeons to offer health screening for a number of known hereditary conditions.

We are looking to appoint expert veterinary surgeons (scrutineers) to provide technical expertise and advice, and score/grade radiographic images according to set criteria for our Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Schemes.

Applicants must:

• have either a DSAO or a DVR equivalent;
• be a BVA member;
• have regular current and relevant radiological experience of hip dysplasia and elbow dyplasia conditions and their implications for breeding;
• sign a contract for services and abide by the instructions and guidance given by BVA;
• be responsible for their own indemnity insurance and complete a tax declaration;
• after a period of training have flexible availability for scoring/grading sessions either at BVA or, when necessary, remotely.

How to apply

To apply or find out further information please send your CV with a covering letter, explaining why you are interested, by email to Clare McNamara, BVA Head of Operations at clarem@bva.co.uk

This is not an employee vacancy with the British Veterinary Association.