Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location Newry and Mourne District
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Large Animal Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £50k + Benefits & Development Opportunities!
Contact name: Sophie Gould

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

​​As this opportunity is in a mixed practice nestled in rural South Down, it’s essential you understand the way of life of the clinic's pet owners and farmers. They will give you excellent backup and support along the way to achieve this.

The team cohesion is strong and includes locals who know the area and its people. They are passionate about the community, and all work together to ensure they provide not just a top service, but one catered specifically to their neighbours and clients.

  • Across the year it is largely cattle work – 70% suckler and 30% dairy

  • Springtime (March-May): 50% sheep, 50% cattle (beef/cattle)

  • After May, sheep work is very infrequent.

The role sees you work a 1 in 4 OOH rota on the weekends, with a small radius of cover. Monday to Friday you’ll work a 9am-6pm week.

An attractive salary in the range of up to £50k is on offer with a view to becoming part of the practice management team in the future.

Other Benefits include:

  • Accommodation / vehicle available if required

  • 6.6 weeks paid holiday including Bank Holidays

  • Opportunity to buy and sell holidays

  • £1750 CPD Allowance per annum – more if a certificate holder

  • HealthShield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage

  • RCVS Membership paid

  • Two other membership subscriptions

  • VDS cover

  • Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay

  • Discounted Veterinary fees

  • My Benefits – various discounts including retail & gym memberships

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • CPD/training support

  • Company sick pay

  • Colleague engagement survey

  • Annual pay reviews

  • Focus on employee wellbeing

  • Career progression opportunities.

If you are an experienced Large Animal Vet - Get in Touch with Sophie now to discuss this opportunity further!

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 02887658068.

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