Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

You’ll be joining Westmorland Veterinary Group as a Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon, working across two picturesque practices in Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale—just 13 minutes apart. This is a full-time position (part-time hours considered for the right candidate) that blends hands-on clinical work with herd health consultancy for a diverse client base of dairy, beef and sheep farms.

The role includes a shared 1:4 weekend on-call rota plus one weeknight shift (5:30pm–8am) on rotation. You’ll have flexibility around which location you start your day from, and both surgeries benefit from excellent facilities and supportive nursing teams. Accommodation and a practice vehicle are available to the successful candidate.

The Lakes and Dales setting offers outstanding outdoor living, walking, and adventure opportunities, with good transport links making it accessible without feeling remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent clinical care to dairy, beef and sheep farming enterprises across both practice sites
• Contribute to herd health planning and farm consultancy work
• Lead clinical cases including calvings and complex surgical work, supported by the nursing team
• Share out-of-hours on-call duties on a 1:4 weekend rota and weeknight rotation
• Work collaboratively within a team of four farm veterinarians

Requirements

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon registered with the RCVS
• Confident in farm animal (cattle, sheep, dairy/beef) clinical work
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undertake shared on-call duties as per the rota

Benefits

• Time Off: 6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) plus additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Professional Development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata), certificate support, access to the IVC Evidensia Academy, Vetlexicon online reference, and research funding opportunities
• Professional Support: BVA membership and VDS cover included
• Financial & Lifestyle: Company pension with employer contribution, Cycle to Work scheme, Green Cars Scheme, voluntary benefits package, retail discounts/cashback, and discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
• Other Perks: £1,250 annual Care Fund allowance, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme access

About the Practice

Westmorland Veterinary Group operates two sites serving the Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale areas, positioned on the edge of the Lake District and Dales. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a forward-thinking veterinary group committed to blending traditional practice values with modern medicine. As a mixed practice, Westmorland maintains separate farm and small animal teams, creating a collaborative environment where expertise and resources are shared.

The practice treats small animals, farm animals, and exotics, with a particularly strong reputation in farm work. IVC Evidensia is a Disability Confident Employer and actively champions diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging across all recruitment.