獸醫主要負責診斷、防止及控制動物疾病，調查疾病的發生，執行有關動物的法例，管制流浪動物，對動物或動物產品進行檢驗或簽發證明書，以及管理和訓練員工。 〈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。〉

A Veterinarian is mainly deployed on diagnosis, prevention and control of animal diseases, investigation of disease outbreaks, enforcement of legislation relating to animals, stray animal control, inspection and certification of animals or animal products; and managing and training of staff. (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.)