Veterinarian

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to use your veterinary skills broadly, work visionarily and independently with varied tasks – then we can offer you an exciting position in Nuuk.

About the position:

The Veterinary and Food Authority in Greenland (VFMG) is responsible for veterinary and food-related work throughout Greenland. As a veterinarian, you will be part of this work, where in addition to your daily tasks, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the long-term development of VFMG.

The position includes opportunities for many diverse areas of responsibility and tasks, and you will help set the framework depending on your interests and competencies in collaboration with colleagues and other partners.

Some of VFMG's areas of responsibility:

• Operation of the national vaccination program against canine distemper and parvovirus, as well as rabies, including the holding of authorization courses for municipal dog vaccinators.
• Supervision, advice, and case processing in the animal welfare and animal health sector, including supervision of sled dogs.
• Telemedicine consultations with sled dog owners.
• Supervision and herd visits as well as clinical work with cattle and sheep farmers.
• Handling of animal welfare cases.

Supervision, advice, and case processing in the food sector.

Tasks within VFMG's agreements with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, including the veterinary EU Border Control Post activities (border control).

Meat control at slaughterhouses, including auditing and participation in practical meat control.

Preparation of legislation and guidelines for veterinary and food safety work in Greenland.

Monitoring and preparedness regarding infectious animal diseases and zoonoses.

Ministerial service.

About VFMG:

VFMG is part of the Department of Fisheries, Hunting, Agriculture, and Self-Sufficiency. Organizationally, the main department is located with an office in Nuuk. Additionally, a veterinarian is currently located in Ilulissat. We cover all of Greenland in relation to our areas of responsibility, and therefore travel activity may occur during periods.

You will be placed in Nuuk and be part of the daily work at VFMG, which is a dynamic workplace where new tasks continuously arise. Here, you will report to the head of the Veterinary and Food Authority.

About you:

You must be a qualified veterinarian (Cand.med.vet) with Danish authorization.

In the assessment of applicants, we will emphasize that you:

• are you interested in the development of emergency strategies for infectious diseases,
• are you interested in overseeing, advising, and processing cases in the field of animal welfare and animal health,
• has a flair for and works well with IT, journaling, and systematics,
• is good at expressing yourself both verbally and in writing,
• is multilingual. The working languages in the administration are primarily Greenlandic and Danish, and to a lesser extent, English. It is a great advantage if you can speak and write Greenlandic.

It is therefore important that you as a person:

• has a good overview, is systematic, and is good at planning your tasks,

Further information

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Chief Veterinarian Anna Jespersen at phone +299 345353 / +299 566231 or by writing to uumasut@nanoq.gl.

Greenland offers magnificent nature and abundant opportunities for an active outdoor life. Nuuk is Greenland's capital and largest city with approximately 20,000 inhabitants. The city has a rich cultural and urban life and offers recreational activities for children, youth, and adults. Scenic surroundings with mountains and fjords are just a stone's throw from the city center and provide great opportunities for outdoor activities.

If you want more information about Greenland and Greenland's Self-Government, you can read more at:

• www.sullissivik.gl
• www.naalakkersuisut.gl

Application

The application must be received by the Department no later than July 17, 2026.

Job interviews will be held continuously, among other things, using electronic media.

The start date is September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary and employment conditions

Salary and employment conditions, including the right to relocation travel and moving expenses, in accordance with the agreement/collective agreement applicable at the time of commencement between the Government of Greenland and the relevant negotiating organization.

For an applicant with the right documentable competencies, employment as a special consultant, chief consultant, or senior advisor can occur in accordance with the applicable agreement.

Housing

An unfurnished staff accommodation can be assigned to the position according to the applicable rules at any given time. Housing cannot be assigned to individuals who already have staff accommodation or another property owned by the municipality or the Government of Greenland. Rent and deposit are paid according to the applicable rules for the assigned accommodation. The staff accommodation is linked to the employment relationship and must be vacated upon termination of the employment relationship.

Rent and housing standards may vary depending on the age of the property, ownership conditions, etc. There may be a waiting period for the allocation of permanent staff housing, which is why temporary accommodation may occur, including in smaller co-housing communities or hotel apartments, for which taxation applies. It is not possible to keep larger pets such as dogs or cats in staff or temporary housing.

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