Farm Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This full-time Farm Veterinary Surgeon position is based at Farm Vets SouthWest in North Petherton, Somerset. The role would suit a skilled farm vet who is ready to take the next step, with a caseload centred on dairy work in a dairy-rich part of Somerset and Devon.

You will be working with progressive dairy farmers and an experienced team that enjoys working together to provide a strong service. The rota includes shared out of hours provision, currently 1:6, and the practice is open to flexible working.

The role also offers the chance to work with vet techs and ATT colleagues so you can focus on clinical work, while also getting involved in discussion groups or farmer training.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine fertility work and help drive the practice's clinical offerings.
• Work across a varied farm case load, including more than 30 dairies on routine visits.
• Handle beef, sheep and significant youngstock work.
• Share in the out of hours provision on a 1:6 rota.
• Take part in discussion groups or farmer training where appropriate.

Requirements

• You should be a skilled Farm Vet ready to take the next step in your career.
• You will be expected to take autonomy for best practice and the clinical side of the business.
• Experience is implied, with the advert describing this as a role for an experienced vet in a leadership role.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience, with the advert noting it is reflective of an experienced vet in a leadership role.
• Shared out of hours on a currently 1:6 rota.
• Flexible working is open for discussion.
• Funding for CPD and post-grad studies.
• Access to VetPartners CPD, training opportunities and a network of leading UK farm vets.
• Support from vet techs, ATT colleagues and a broader team the practice is proud of.
• 3-star rating on the B-heard employee survey.

About the Practice

Farm Vets SouthWest is a farm animal only veterinary practice covering Somerset and East Devon. The practice describes itself as combining traditional service values with a modern approach, and says its team includes experienced farm vets with expertise in the dairy sector.

It is part of VetPartners, which is highlighted in the advert as a wider network offering CPD, training and support. The practice also references its location around Taunton in Somerset, between the Quantock and Blackdown hills and within easy access of the Jurassic Coast.