Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is your chance to join a genuinely innovative farm veterinary service across three West Wales practices that are working more collaboratively than ever. Rather than operating in isolation, you’ll be part of a strengthened team sharing caseload, expertise, and on-call cover—creating a genuinely stable and supportive working environment. You’ll enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload spanning dairy, beef, and smallholder work, with the clinical autonomy to work cases properly while always having colleagues available for discussion, support, and second opinions.

The role involves a shared OOH rota with experienced colleagues backing you up, so you’re never managing farm emergencies alone. Based in beautiful West Wales, you’ll benefit from a relaxed coastal lifestyle with excellent outdoor activities, affordable living, and a genuine community feel—ideal whether you’re settling as an individual, couple, or family.

Key Responsibilities

• Routine fertility work including scanning and reproductive checks across the three-practice network
• Herd and flock health planning and preventative medicine strategies
• Farm emergency work with support from colleagues across the group
• Youngstock management and health planning
• Building and maintaining strong farmer relationships within your catchment
• Developing specialist interests (such as LAM surgery, mobility work, flock health, calf health, or TBAS) with practice support
• Contributing to a high-performing, modern farm service across Priory Vets, Steffan Vets, and The Oak Veterinary Group

Requirements

• A confident and compassionate large animal veterinarian
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to build genuine relationships with farmers and understand continuity of care
• Interest in contributing to shaping a modern, high-performing farm service
• New graduates considered with strong mentorship and support offered

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off
• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced family-friendly leave and pay
• Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance plus 40 paid CPD hours, access to Vetlexicon online resources, support for certificates and advanced learning, world-leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres
• Memberships & Support: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees covered
• Care & Wellbeing Fund: £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Lifestyle Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, Green Car scheme (eligibility applies), retail discounts and cashback offers, reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

About the Practice

The Oak Veterinary Group is part of a three-practice collaborative (including Priory Vets and Steffan Vets) based across West Wales, serving the region’s farming community with a strengthened, joined-up approach. Each practice retains its unique identity while benefiting from shared knowledge, skills, and resources. The group is part of IVC Evidensia, a global veterinary network operating over 2,500 clinics and hospitals across 20 countries with around 41,000 employees, caring for approximately 25,000 animals daily.

The practice has access to IVC Evidensia’s farm-support network, knowledge groups, and clinical resources, ensuring you’re never isolated in your decision-making. The West Wales location offers a relaxed, community-focused environment with strong outdoor recreation and affordable living—a genuine quality-of-life proposition for farm veterinarians seeking stability and support.