高級獸醫師主要負責 (a) 為獸醫師職系人員提供內部培訓； (b) 就設立廣州從化馬病無疫區提供意見； (c) 與海外的獸醫學院聯繫； (d) 設計及統籌獸醫學生實習計劃； (e) 就特定項目進行風險分析及深入研究；及 (f) 執行助理署長(檢驗及檢疫) 及首席獸醫師指派的其他職務。 〈註：可能須不定時及輪班工作，被調派往其他部門如食物環境衞生署及康樂及文化事務署，在香港特別行政區境外工作，在新界工作及/或居住；以及駕駛部門車輛。〉

The Senior Veterinarian is mainly deployed on (a) providing in-house training and development for veterinary grade officers; (b) giving advice on the establishment of equine disease free zone in Conghua, Guangzhou; (c) liaising with overseas veterinary colleges; (d) designing and organizing the veterinary students placement programme; (e) conducting risk analysis and in-depth research on specific subjects; and (f) performing any other such duties as directed by Assistant Director (Inspection and Quarantine) and Principal Veterinary Officer. (Note: May be required to work irregular hours and shifts; be posted to other departments such as Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and Leisure and Cultural Services Department; work in areas outside Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; work and/or live in the New Territories; and drive a departmental vehicle.)