Farm Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the chance to join MBM Veterinary Group’s progressive farm animal team, based at their newly built Large Animal Clinic in Symington, Ayrshire. You’ll deliver ambulatory veterinary care across a loyal client base of predominantly family-run dairy and beef farms, plus commercial and pedigree sheep flocks. The role blends routine and emergency farm work with participation in four yearly TB testing, giving you genuine variety in your clinical day.

Working on a full-time basis (40 hours over 5 days) with a manageable 2-in-8 out-of-hours rota and time off in lieu for on-call weekends, there’s flexibility available for the right candidate. Located on Scotland’s west coast near stunning beaches and golf courses, with Glasgow just 30 minutes away, this role offers both professional development and exceptional quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care to a mixed portfolio of dairy, beef, and sheep farms across Ayrshire
• Conduct routine ambulatory visits and respond to emergency farm calls
• Participate in TB testing programmes and herd health schemes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with established farming clients
• Engage in clinical collaboration with the farm team, including quarterly clinical club meetings and case discussions
• Work alongside four Advanced Practitioners and one RCVS Recognised Specialist within the eight-person farm team
• Utilise modern farm practice technology including Easi-scans, Dairymate, TotalVet dairy software, bovine laparoscopes, and in-house laboratory facilities

Requirements

• Veterinary qualification and RCVS registration as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Proven experience in ambulatory farm animal practice
• Passion for delivering excellent clinical care and building client relationships
• Ability to thrive as part of a collaborative, supportive team
• Enthusiasm for professional development and clinical discussion

Benefits

• Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Leave: 6.8 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Professional Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, and access to IVC Evidensia Academy
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay)
• Professional Support: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Pension: Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• Additional Benefits: Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme, access to Vetlexicon online encyclopaedia, discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices, and £1,250 annual Care Fund allowance
• Flexibility: Flexible rota patterns available; work-life balance is prioritised across the practice

About the Practice

MBM Veterinary Group is a long-established, RCVS Accredited multi-site practice with dedicated small and farm animal teams. The farm division is exceptionally strong: eight dedicated farm vets including four Advanced Practitioners and one RCVS Recognised Specialist, representing over 90 years of combined experience. In February 2024, the practice moved into a purpose-built farm and equine facility featuring modern technology including Easi-scans, Dairymate, TotalVet dairy software, bovine laparoscopes, bull and tup breeding soundness equipment, a WOPA mobile hydraulic foot crush, and an in-house laboratory including Ova-cyte analysis. The clinical team is further supported by three veterinary technicians and a dedicated farm receptionist, creating an efficient and well-structured service.

Clinical collaboration is central to MBM’s culture, with quarterly clinical club meetings and informal case discussions encouraged in a supportive environment. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, one of the UK’s leading veterinary groups, giving access to wider learning and development opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy and research funding support.