Equine Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

Wright and Morten Equine Vets is a well-established 8.5-vet team providing a comprehensive range of ambulatory and clinic-based equine services across Cheshire. You’ll be joining a genuinely close-knit, supportive practice that prioritises finding the right cultural fit alongside clinical skills. This is a 6-month maternity cover position with the possibility of extending into a longer-term contract.

The role is structured around Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm, with most vets finishing by 5pm on many days. There’s genuine flexibility here—whether you want full-time hours, part-time arrangements, or even week-on-week-off OOH cover, the practice is open to discussion to find what works for you and your life.

You’ll work with a talented team of specialists, including certificate holders in Equine Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Equine Dentistry, and Equine Lameness. The practice combines a lovely client base of leisure and sports horses with excellent facilities, including clinic space for inpatient care, elective surgery, in-house laboratory work, and a full range of ambulatory equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver routine and ambulatory emergency equine work with confidence
• Provide both yard-based and clinic-based clinical services to horses
• Work alongside specialist colleagues to develop your own cases and expand your skillset
• Opportunity to lead anaesthesia and surgery cases if interested (not essential)
• Collaborate with the nursing team to support both clinic and yard work

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience in equine practice
• Confidence with routine and ambulatory emergency work
• Willingness to engage in OOH duties (current rota: 1 in 5) OR openness to discussing alternative arrangements—OOH is negotiable for the right candidate
• Preference for full-time hours, but part-time arrangements will be considered

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Core hours 8:30am–5:30pm with most vets finishing by 5pm; 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata); additional holiday entitlement for your birthday; generous time off for weekend work (5 days off for 2 weekends worked)
• Clinical Support: Access to specialist colleagues (Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Lameness); clinic facilities for inpatient care and elective surgery; in-house laboratory; full ambulatory equipment; exceptional nursing team support in clinic and on yard
• Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro rata); certificate holder support; learning opportunities via IVC Evidensia Academy; Vetlexicon online access; research funding available; £1,250 annual Care Fund allocation per vet
• Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (confidential helpline); enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay; colleague wellbeing initiatives
• Professional Support: BVA membership; VDS cover; RCVS fees covered
• Financial & Lifestyle: Competitive base salary; company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution; Cycle to Work scheme; Green Cars Scheme; voluntary benefits with choice across a range of options; discounts and cashback at hundreds of participating retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at IVC Evidensia practices
• Professional Programmes: Infection Prevention and Control Programme; Quality Improvement Programme

About the Practice

Wright and Morten Equine Vets is a respected equine-focused practice with an 8.5-vet team providing ambulatory and clinic-based services to leisure, sports, and insured horses across the region. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, a leading veterinary group, and operates from modern clinic facilities in Somerford, Cheshire, with full surgical and diagnostic capabilities.

The team culture centres on support, learning, and clinical excellence. With specialists across orthopaedics, internal medicine, dentistry, and lameness, the practice offers genuine opportunities to develop your skills alongside experienced colleagues. An exceptional nursing team supports clinical work across both yard and clinic environments.