Veterinary Surgeon - Farm Animal
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Veterinary Surgeon - Farm Animal
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Farm Vet to join a team dedicated to delivering excellent care to our diverse client base of dairy, beef and sheep farms. With surgeries in Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale, we pride ourselves on blending traditional values with a forward-thinking approach to herd health and farm consultancy. Accommodation and practice vehicle are available.
The Area
We have one practice on the edge of the Lakes and one in the Dales both beautiful areas and only 13 minutes apart, you would be required to work at both sites’ dependent on cases but flexible regarding where you start there day. The area boasts plenty of walking, great for outdoor living and adventure plus beautiful scenery with great transport links.
The Rota
1 in 4 weekends on call, plus 1 weeknight on rota on call from 5:30pm – 8am. Full or part time hours considered for the right candidate.
The Team
You will join a team of 4 farm vets, we are a mixed practice with seperate farm and small animal teams, meaning you gain the benefit of nurses who are always happy to help, especially calving or an interesting surgery!
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
- Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
- £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
- Certificate support
- Learning and development opportunities via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
- BVA membership
- VDS cover
- Company pension scheme. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will make a contribution as well
- Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
- Discounted treatment for your own pets at an [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] practice
Diversity and Inclusion
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Contact
Any questions before applying? Speak to Mike Burrell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. Talent Partner: Mike Burrell - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
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