Farm Veterinary Surgeon

Are you a passionate Farm Vet looking for a new challenge in the picturesque Scottish Borders? This role offers the perfect blend of professional growth and a supportive team environment. This RCVS accredited, rural mixed practice boasts a well-established beef and sheep client base, alongside small animal and equine services. With state-of-the-art equipment and a team of experienced colleagues, this position promises a fulfilling and dynamic career.

• Work primarily with progressive suckler farms, providing services such as pelvimetry, AI, bull testing, pregnancy scanning, and blood sampling.
• Engage with pedigree sheep flocks and commercial sheep farms through the dedicated Flock Health Club.
• Participate in herd and flock health planning.
• Share farm-only out-of-hours rota equally, currently 1 in 6.

• Solid initial experience in a farm or mixed practice role.
• Confidence and independence in clinical work, including out-of-hours duties.
• Enthusiasm for working within a collaborative and supportive team.
• Keen interest in herd and flock health planning.

This full-time role offers one weekday off every other week, with part-time considered for the right candidate. The salary is up to £55k (pro rata) dependent on experience.

Why join this practice? The team culture is supportive and collaborative, encouraging professional development and personal interests. Located in the beautiful Borders, the area offers excellent opportunities for outdoor pursuits, including local hockey and rugby teams, triathlon clubs, and various youth organisations. The practice also enjoys regular social events and dog walks.

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays.
• £1750 CPD allowance per annum.
• Health Cash Plan covering a range of treatments.
• Paid RCVS membership and two other subscriptions.
• VDS cover.
• Enhanced family leave pay.
• Discounted veterinary fees.
• Access to discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• CPD/training support.
• Company sick pay.
• Annual pay reviews and a focus on employee wellbeing.
• Career progression opportunities.