Farm Vet - Cumbria

Location Penrith
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Large Animal Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £70k
Contact name: Ciaran Conroy

Contact email: info@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5772
Published: about 9 hours ago

An independent, RCVS Accredited mixed practice is seeking a Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join a small, friendly, and highly supportive team committed to delivering high-quality veterinary care.

This is a farm-only role, ideally suited to a veterinary surgeon with 1–2+ years’ clinical experience, though applications from all experience levels will be considered. You’ll be supported by a close-knit team where collaboration and clinical backup are a priority.

The Role

  • Full-time position with a 4-day working week

  • Shared and well-supported on-call rota

  • Two vets always on call to ensure support when needed

  • Farm work across a varied and loyal client base, including dairy, beef, and sheep

  • TB testing shared equally, with a newly qualified ATT taking on the majority of the testing workload

Location & Lifestyle
The practice operates across a scenic rural area with excellent access to outdoor pursuits, from running and water sports to relaxed countryside walks and local pubs. Despite the rural setting, there are excellent transport links north and south, with straightforward access to major cities by road or rail.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package

  • RCVS and VDS membership paid

  • Generous CPD allowance, tailored to your clinical interests

  • Mobile phone provided

  • Fully equipped work vehicle

  • Supportive environment that encourages learning, development, and clinical progression

Why Join This Practice?

  • A genuinely welcoming and supportive team culture

  • Independent practice with a strong community focus

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse farm caseload

  • Commitment to long-term career development, whether you’re early in your career or more experienced


Interested? Get in touch today! Email Ciaran at ciaran@lloydandcowan.com or APPLY with your CV. For a confidential discussion, call / WhatsApp Ciaran on +447748 575 420

If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re looking for a new position, contact us on 028 8744 0649.

Know someone else who may be interested? Refer them to us, and if successfully placed, you’ll receive £200 in high street vouchers as a thank you!

All applications are treated with the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.