About the Role
You'll join Priory Vets' farm division as a full-time veterinary surgeon, working across a diverse caseload that spans dairy, beef, sheep, equine, smallholder enterprises, and TB testing. Based in Cardigan and Lampeter in rural Ceredigion, this role offers the variety and community connection that draws vets to farm practice, backed by the infrastructure and support of a well-established practice.
Out-of-hours duties are shared across the team of 6 farm vets, ensuring you're never isolated—there's always a colleague at the end of the phone. OOH work is paid separately at a competitive rate, recognising the commitment it requires. You'll be part of a supportive group that includes 2 veterinary technicians and a strong support team, all working to high clinical standards with access to the latest technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical veterinary care to farm and equine clients across the practice territory, including scheduled visits and emergency callouts
- Manage a caseload encompassing dairy herds, beef operations, sheep flocks, equine patients, smallholding clients, and TB testing programmes
- Participate in the shared out-of-hours rota as part of the farm vet team
- Work collaboratively with the veterinary technicians and support staff to deliver comprehensive animal health services
- Maintain clinical standards and contribute to the practice's reputation within the farming community
Requirements
- Qualified veterinary surgeon with appropriate registration
- Experience in farm animal practice (ideally with mixed farm and equine exposure)
- Willingness to participate in out-of-hours cover as part of a shared rota
- Strong communication skills and genuine interest in working with farming clients
- Professional approach to health and safety in farm environments
Benefits
- Salary & Bonuses: Up to £70,000 per year depending on experience; welcome bonus up to £5,000; relocation allowance up to £5,000; OOH work paid at competitive rates in addition to salary
- Leave & Wellbeing: 6.6 weeks' holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off; private medical insurance; enhanced family-friendly leave and pay; 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance; 40 hours paid CPD time; access to Certificate and advanced learning support; Vetlexicon online resources; world-leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres; £1,250 annual Care Fund
- Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees covered
- Additional Perks: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (where eligible); retail discounts and cashback offers; reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
About the Practice
Priory Vets is a well-established mixed animal practice with over a century of service to the local farming, breeding, and pet-owning communities across Ceredigion. The practice operates multiple surgeries in Cardigan, Preseli, and Aberaeron, with large animal and equine vets working in the field and small animal teams based in the surgeries. The farm and equine department combines traditional values with modern veterinary practice, supported by up-to-date technology and a dedicated out-of-hours emergency service.
The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a global network of over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries with around 41,000 employees. This affiliation brings access to world-class training, professional development opportunities, and the resources of an international veterinary organisation while maintaining the local identity and community focus that defines Priory Vets.
