Farm Animal Graduate Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You'll join Capontree Vets as a newly qualified veterinary surgeon in a modern, RCVS Tier 2 practice spanning three branches across Cumbria, Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. This farm animal role puts you at the heart of a thriving agricultural community, working with dairy, beef and sheep clients on a large-animal-only on-call rota shared with colleagues. TB testing forms a small part of your workload.

The practice prioritises your development, assigning you a dedicated mentor to ensure you never feel isolated. You'll have 24/7 backup support as you settle in, with the freedom to develop interests in areas that excite you. This is structured graduate training, not a steep learning curve alone.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary veterinary care to dairy, beef and sheep clients across the practice's three locations
• Participate in the shared large-animal on-call rota with dedicated backup
• Conduct TB testing as part of routine farm work
• Build relationships with the practice's established network of production animal clients
• Work closely with your mentor on clinical decision-making and case management

Requirements

• New graduate veterinary surgeon with recent BVSc, BVetMed or BVMS qualification
• RCVS registration as a veterinary surgeon
• Forward-thinking approach and confidence in a farm setting
• Commitment to mentorship-based learning and professional development

Benefits

• Attendance at the XL Vets Farm Animal Graduate Development Programme
• 3 registered VetGDP mentors on staff
• Shared large-animal on-call rota with dedicated backup support
• Opportunity to develop and grow in your areas of interest
• 24/7 clinical support as you transition into practice

About the Practice

Capontree Vets is a 3-branch, 15-vet modern RCVS Tier 2 practice with a strong reputation in farm animal care across Cumbria, Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. The practice has built long-standing relationships with a large range of dairy, beef and sheep clients and is part of the XLVets Community of independent veterinary practices.