We have an exciting opportunity for a Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team based at their Maghera, Northern Ireland.
This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to work in a dairy-beef-sheep practice. There is the option of adding in some small animal and equine work.
The standard full-time vet rota consists of a 45-hour week, working 1 weekend in 4 with a long weekend off in lieu the following week. There is an OOH requirement to work 1 night per week on call, in the winter months and 1 night per week on call every fortnight, in summer months. Although this is advertised as a full-time role, open to both full time and part time applications.
About the Practice:
They are a 3-branch practice, in the middle of the Sperrin Mountains, with only a 40-minute drive to the stunning North Coast and Glens, 40-minute drive to airports and 40-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of Belfast or Derry city life. Two branches have a farm animal crush and pen and they have all the usual equipment in the main branch for both farm and small animal practice including easy scan/small animal ultrasound, laparoscope for farm, IDEXX lab station, microscope, x-ray, endoscope, ECG, kennelling/stabling facilities, small ruminant operating table, and a horse stock.
The team is made up of 8 Veterinary Surgeons of which 3 have 20 years’ experience in farm, Small Animal, and Equine and 1 with 10 years plus farm vet experience. These 4 Veterinary Surgeons have been with the team for 10 years. WThey also have an enormously dedicated Veterinary Nursing team made up of 3 Registered Veterinary Nurses and 2 Student Veterinary Nurses.
The Ideal Vet:
The ideal candidate will be a Farm Veterinary Surgeon with some experience (Calving, C-sections, uterine twist, etc) and happy to do some horse work (1stopinion, no PPE, but reproduction knowledge would be beneficial).
They will consider keen and confident Junior veterinary Surgeons.
Must be RCVS registered or in the process to be registered.
Benefits:
The salary on offer for this role is up to £63,000
Relocation allowance of up to £5000.
CPD paid days and allowance
Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Private Medical Insurance
BVA Membership paid
VDS cover
Discounted veterinary fees
Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
Cycle to Work scheme
Service-related company sick pay
Sponsorship for overseas employees
Initiatives focussed on employee wellbeing
Career progression opportunities
Free flu jabs
If you a Farm Veterinary Surgeon with an interest in a new position and interested in joining this amazing team- Get in Touch with Sophie Today!
For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or send a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com
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