Equine Veterinary Surgeon

PJ McMahon Veterinary Surgeons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une pratique vétérinaire bien établie recherche un vétérinaire équin expérimenté pour rejoindre son équipe ambulatoire en plein essor. Le candidat idéal travaillera de manière autonome tout en bénéficiant d'un soutien d'équipe. Avec un salaire compétitif et des opportunités de développement professionnel, ce poste offre une excellente qualité de vie dans une région rurale paisible, tout en étant facilement accessible aux grandes villes.

Benefits

Package salarial de £40,000 - £60,000

Véhicule de société, iPad et téléphone fournis

25 jours de congés payés, plus jours fériés

Formation continue soutenue

Logement proposé si nécessaire

Qualifications

• Doit être un vétérinaire expérimenté spécialisé dans les chevaux.
• Confiance en jugement clinique et travail en équipe requis.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins vétérinaires ambulatoires aux chevaux.
• Gérer des cas urgents et planifier des rendez-vous prévus.
• Travailler avec des équipements vétérinaires sophistiqués.

Skills

Jugement clinique

Travail autonome

Compétences en médecine équine

Job description

Are you an experienced equine vet looking to join a practice with a rich history and a supportive, close-knit team?

About Us:

Founded by PJ McMahon in 1977, who began treating horses from his garage, the practice has grown into a well-regarded name in the equestrian world, particularly among competition riders. We are predominantly an ambulatory practice, covering Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Gloucestershire. We cover the full range of equines, from pleasure horses and amateur riders to international competition horses and professional riders, with a particular emphasis on the treatment and maintenance of competition horses.

PJ brings decades of experience and has worked with some of the world’s top horses and riders. His extensive background with competition horses includes 3 years serving as the Irish Show Jumping Team vet, and 15 years as the United States Equestrian Team vet. He even travelled with the US team to the Sydney Olympic Games. He is also on the welfare committee for the Hurlingham Polo Association, is the Veterinary Officer for Cowdray Park Polo Club, and is a member of the American Veterinary Acupuncture Association. He now specialises mainly in lameness in competition horses, focusing on diagnostic work-ups under saddle.

Our friendly and capable support team includes Jo, an experienced RVN and horsewoman, who serves as an invaluable link between the veterinary and office teams, and Rachel, our Practice Manager, who has over 30 years of experience managing the practice and PJ's busy diary.

Our Facilities & Equipment:

Each company vehicle is fully equipped with a digital X-ray machine, ultrasound scanner, and endoscope. We also have shockwave machines, a gastroscope, an Artemis High Intensity Laser Therapy machine, and an FP4 laser system, along with a full range of dental and farriery equipment.

Our Kings Park Equine Clinic in Plaistow is fully equipped for comprehensive non-hospital procedures. It boasts excellent facilities, including a non-slip brick paving trot-up strip, a gravel trot-up strip, a small hard circle lunge arena, and a 50 x 30 metre floodlit ménage with an all-weather surface. We have stables for visiting horses and an in-house lab for routine blood tests, including the facility to prepare autologous PRP/Alpha-2 macroglobulin.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced vet who can work independently but enjoys being part of a friendly and experienced team. You’ll need to be confident in your clinical judgement, and we’ll give you the space and tools to work cases up thoroughly and thoughtfully. This is a purely ambulatory role, and we refer patients to other practices for surgical cases as needed.

The standard working week is 5 days, Monday to Friday, generally from 9 am to 5 pm. The daily schedule is flexible and depends on phone calls, fitting in urgent cases as they arise alongside pre-booked appointments. We use Eclipse software, so diaries are managed on iPad or phone, meaning there is no need to congregate at the clinic before heading out. The duty rota is currently under review, but at present, our vets cover two weekday on-call shifts per week. Weekend duties are shared with another practice, meaning our team is on call just 1 in 4 weekends.

The Local Area

Plaistow is a peaceful and picturesque village on the West Sussex–Surrey border, surrounded by beautiful countryside. It’s ideal for those who enjoy rural living and outdoor pursuits, yet within easy reach of Guildford, Horsham and the South Downs. Additionally, it is well situated for access to both London and the South Coast.

We Offer:

• Salary package of £40,000 - £60,000, with accommodation if needed in a 2-barn conversion
• Company vehicle, iPad, and phone provided
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• CPD is actively encouraged, with certificates supported and funded
• LVI preferred, but training will be paid for

If you are an experienced equine vet seeking a rewarding role within a supportive and well-equipped ambulatory practice, please get in touch for an informal chat or apply now!