
Join a progressive, independent farm and equine practice in the scenic Eden Valley with a genuine commitment to work-life balance. This is a role where you'll work a 4-day week, develop your clinical interests, and be part of a tight-knit team that values both clinical excellence and life outside work.
1 in 7 on call weeknights and weekends, 2 in 7 for 10 weeks in Spring (calving/lambing season)
Tethera Veterinary Services is seeking an experienced farm vet to join their team in Appleby-in-Westmorland. This full-time position offers flexibility for part-time hours with the right candidate. You'll work a 4-day week (8:30 to 17:00), maintaining the practice's strong commitment to work-life balance, and enjoy 5 weeks holiday plus a share of bank holidays.
The role carries expected on-call duties of 1 in 7 on weeknights and weekends, with 2 in 7 for 10 weeks during the Spring calving and lambing season. Based in the Eden Valley just 25 minutes from the M6 at Penrith, you'll be close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, with a supportive team of seven large animal vets.
Tethera Veterinary Services is an independent farm and equine practice established in December 2011, serving the Eden Valley from their base in Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria. The practice specialises in farm and equine work with a comprehensive service covering cattle, sheep, horses, goats, pigs, game birds and poultry. They operate a 24-hour emergency service staffed by their own dedicated large animal vets.
The team of seven vets includes certificate holders and those undertaking advanced qualifications in cattle fertility. The practice is known for its expertise in veterinary export work and maintains strong connections with the local farming and equine community. As a one-site independent practice, they pride themselves on getting to know clients individually and providing a personalised service. The team regularly pursues individual areas of clinical interest and values collaborative learning.