Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location Cumbria
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Large Animal Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Generous Salary, Career Development & Benefits!
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGCAPSB
Published: 12 months ago

​**Forward Thinking, Progressive Farm Animal Practice**

We are delighted to be representing a clinic who have an exceptional reputation for providing the highest quality care to the farms of Cumbria, Northumberland and the Borders of Scotland. Due to continued expansion, they are now seeking a forward-thinking, confident and experienced full-time farm veterinary surgeon to join their friendly and committed team.

About:

They are a 14-vet modern RCVS Tier 2 practice. They work to achieve a happy progressive practice covering dairy 40%, sheep 15%, beef 40%, smallholders 4% and equine 1%. They have built strong relationships with a large range of dairy, beef and sheep clients helping them to achieve their goals.

They work in the local community and also cover some work at local auction marts during sheep/bull sales. The practice has 3 directors with certificates; CertCHP and two CertAVP. They also run a sheep club and proactively provide health plans with many farms on full vaccination programmes. Bull/ram semen testing is performed with training provided.

On Offer:

  • Full-time position with a 1 in 4 weekend rota.

  • Shared large-animal-only on-call rota with dedicated back-up

  • TB testing will be a small part of your workload.

  • Ability to develop and grow in your areas of interest as you settle into the practice

  • Opportunities to get involved with Universities

  • Opportunities to get involved with courses (farmer training)

  • CPD and attendance/support

  • Areas of specialisation are encouraged

  • Opportunities to receive mentoring within the practice

If you are a Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a practice that is progressive, modern & an expanding team - Get in Touch with Sophie for a confidential & friendly chat!

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on 028 8744 0649.

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.


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