Join a rural mixed practice in the beautiful Scottish Borders with a thriving farm client base, excellent support from experienced colleagues, and a manageable 1:6 farm-only OOH rota.
1:6 farm-only out-of-hours rota, equally shared with colleagues
This full-time position offers the chance to work predominantly with progressive suckler farms, providing routine services including pelvimetry, artificial insemination, bull testing, pregnancy scanning, and blood sampling, alongside emergency callouts. You'll also have the opportunity to develop work with pedigree and commercial sheep flocks through the dedicated Flock Health Club.
Based in Kelso in the Scottish Borders, you'll join an RCVS accredited rural mixed practice with a strong beef and sheep client base complemented by small animal and equine services. The role includes an equally shared, farm-only out-of-hours rota on a 1:6 frequency, with one weekday off every other week. Part-time arrangements are open to the right candidate.
Galedin Vets Kelso is an RCVS accredited rural mixed practice serving the Scottish Borders with established beef and sheep farming clients alongside small animal and equine services. The team includes certificate holders and colleagues pursuing additional qualifications, with excellent peer support available. Practice facilities include phase contrast microscopy, Pulsator-V equipment, and both linear and curvilinear ultrasound scanners.
As part of the VetPartners family, Galedin benefits from corporate support while maintaining its rural character. The practice is well-positioned between Edinburgh and Newcastle, and the Borders location offers exceptional outdoor opportunities. The team actively participates in local hockey, rugby, triathlon clubs, and the agricultural show circuit, creating a vibrant professional community.
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