Experienced Equine Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join MBG Farm and Equine Vets as an experienced ambulatory equine veterinarian. You'll work within a progressive, clinically excellent 11-vet team based in Droitwich, Worcestershire, serving a predominantly pleasure horse client base alongside professional competition and racing yards. With a manageable 1:4 out-of-hours rota and backup vet support always available, you'll have genuine work-life balance while maintaining high standards of patient care.

The practice is currently 99% ambulatory with occasional clinic days, and there are long-term plans to expand clinic provision. You'll have access to in-house laboratory facilities, gastroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, and laser surgery equipment. The team actively encourages all vets to develop their own clinical interests and areas of specialisation, and there's scope to get involved in racecourse work if you're keen.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality ambulatory equine veterinary care to a varied client base including pleasure horse owners, competition yards, and racing operations
• Share out-of-hours on-call duties on a 1:4 rota with backup vet support available
• Contribute to the development of expanded clinic services as the practice grows
• Use practice facilities including laboratory, endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, and laser surgery within your scope of practice
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with an emphasis on excellent service and clinical excellence
• Pursue and develop your own clinical special interests within the practice ethos

Requirements

• Registered veterinary surgeon with proven experience in equine practice
• RCVS registration and professional indemnity
• Sound clinical knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for equine medicine and surgery
• Ability to work independently in ambulatory settings and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong communication and client service skills

Benefits

• Salary to reflect your experience
• Shared 1:4 out-of-hours rota with backup vet support
• RCVS and VDS cover paid by the practice
• BEVA and BVA membership fees covered
• Private health insurance with Benenden
• Annual flu vaccine paid by the practice
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Generous CPD allowance with 4 days per year for professional development
• Staff discount scheme
• Practice vehicle available if required
• Long-term opportunity to join the business as a partner for the right candidate

About the Practice

MBG Farm and Equine Vets is an independent large animal practice with 11 veterinary surgeons, located in Droitwich, Worcestershire. The practice is built on values of clinical excellence, quality patient care, and exceptional client service. As a member of the XL Vets community, the practice retains its independence while benefiting from peer support and knowledge sharing across the network. The team actively seeks to expand services and encourages all vets to develop their own clinical interests within a supportive, collaborative environment.