Livestock Quarantine Officer (Veterinarian)
かちくぼうえきいん（じゅうい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Medical, Nursing, and Health Occupations
- Middle : Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, and Pharmacists
- Minor : Veterinarians
Summary
A specialist who works at public institutions such as livestock health sanitation centers to conduct inspections, vaccine administration, epidemiological surveys, and planning and implementation of quarantine plans for the purpose of preventing, monitoring, and eradicating livestock contagious diseases.
Description
Livestock quarantine officers (veterinarians) work at public institutions such as local governments, quarantine stations, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, performing blood sampling from livestock, pathogen testing, vaccine administration, and on-site responses during infectious disease outbreaks. They identify infection routes through epidemiological investigations, conduct on-site inspections at livestock markets and slaughterhouses, report outbreak situations, formulate and implement quarantine plans, and provide guidance to farmers. They are specialists who support the eradication of livestock contagious diseases domestically and internationally and ensure food safety.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of international trade in animal products and the increasing risks of emerging infectious diseases, the importance of livestock contagious disease countermeasures is growing, and the demand for quarantine veterinarians is expected to remain stable. Involvement in biorisk management and vaccine development is also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Calm and composed / Good cooperativeness / Sharp observational skills / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Civil servant / Frequent business trips / Outdoor work / Team on-site response
Career Path
Livestock division staff → Livestock health sanitation center veterinarian → Quarantine station veterinarian → Quarantine inspector → MAFF technical officer
Required Skills
Epidemiological survey / Knowledge of quarantine regulations / Livestock treatment / Microbiology / Vaccine preparation handling
Recommended Skills
English literature reading / GIS / Leadership / Molecular biology experiments / Sanitary statistics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To provide on-site responses to sudden outbreaks. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze pathogen test results and epidemiological data. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate handling of specimens and adherence to procedures is required. |
| Communication Skills | To collaborate with farmers and related organizations for guidance and information sharing. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquiring knowledge of emerging infectious diseases and vaccine technologies is necessary. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and execute infection spread prevention plans and vaccine administration plans. |
| Problem Solving | To implement swift and appropriate quarantine measures during outbreaks. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure pressure during outbreaks and long hours of on-site response. |
Related Qualifications
- Civil service exam (Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries)
- Veterinarian license
Aliases
- Livestock Quarantine Veterinarian
- Quarantine Veterinarian
Related Jobs
- Animal Health Monitor
- Clinical Veterinarian
- Quarantine Station Veterinarian