Farm Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This full-time opportunity brings you into an established, supportive farm veterinary practice serving Cardigan and Lampeter with genuine depth of experience. You’ll work alongside a strong team of 6 farm vets, 2 vet techs, and a dedicated support crew—never isolated, always backed up. The caseload spans dairy herds, beef cattle, sheep flocks, equine patients, smallholder work, and TB testing, offering genuine variety across the farming spectrum.

The role runs Monday to Friday with a manageable 1:4 out-of-hours rota; OOH work is paid separately at competitive rates, and you’ll always have another farm vet available by phone for support. This is traditional, values-driven farm practice enriched by modern technology and clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver primary care across a mixed farm caseload: dairy and beef cattle, sheep, equine, and smallholder patients
• Conduct TB testing and herd health consultancy work
• Participate in the 1:4 out-of-hours rota with paid emergency callouts
• Contribute to a collaborative team of 6 farm vets, supporting each other on complex cases and herd management
• Uphold high clinical standards using modern equipment and facilities

Requirements

• Qualified veterinary surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Experienced in farm animal practice (cattle, sheep, equine)
• Commitment to participating in out-of-hours rota work
• Strong communication and teamwork skills within a multi-vet practice

Benefits

• Financial Support: Welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation allowance up to £5,000
• Leave & Flexibility: 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, plus additional holiday for your birthday
• Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave, certificate support, access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon, research funding opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, 24/7 employee assistance programme, enhanced family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay)
• Professional Memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Pension & Schemes: Company pension with employer contribution, cycle to work scheme, green cars scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Additional Perks: £1,250 annual Care Fund allowance per vet, discounted pet treatment at IVC Evidensia practices, access to retailer discounts and cashback, voluntary benefits options

About the Practice

Steffan Veterinary Services has served the local farming community with pride for over a century, combining traditional agricultural values with contemporary veterinary practice. Alongside sister practice Priory Vets Cardigan, the team delivers comprehensive farm animal care backed by modern facilities and technology.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, an international network of over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries, with around 41,000 employees united by the purpose of Healthy Animals, Happy Owners. IVC Evidensia is committed to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging, and operates as a Disability Confident Employer.