Ready to build your farm vet career in one of the UK's happiest towns? Craven Farm Vets offers mentorship, genuine work-life balance, and a supportive seven-vet team in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
1 in 6 out-of-hours rota with full backup for all emergency calls
Join Craven Farm Vets as a Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Skipton, a forward-thinking independent practice with deep roots in the farming community. This role suits recent and new graduates keen to develop their sheep and cattle expertise, combining routine and emergency care with proactive flock and herd health optimisation. You'll work a manageable 1 in 6 out-of-hours rota with full backup for emergency calls from experienced colleagues.
Skipton, voted the happiest place to live in the UK in 2025, offers stunning Dales scenery and excellent rail links to Leeds. This is an ideal base for those seeking outdoor adventure alongside a thriving veterinary career.
Craven Farm Vets is a proudly independent, seven-vet practice with strong ties to the farming community in Skipton, North Yorkshire. The practice combines modern veterinary insights with practical down-to-earth support, operating in a low TB risk area and offering a diverse caseload of sheep and cattle work including advanced breeding enterprises.
As members of the XLVets community, the practice benefits from a robust support structure and access to clinical expertise and mentoring programmes. The team prioritises clinical freedom and animal welfare, making decisions based on what is best for the animal and client rather than corporate directives.
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