Experienced Farm Vet at Derwent Vale Farm Vets, Pickering, North Yorkshire

XLVets; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a supportive team at Derwent Vale Farm Vets in Pickering, North Yorkshire as an Experienced Farm Vet. With a client base of 40% dairy and a mixture of beef and sheep, you will have the opportunity to engage with varied farm practices. You'll receive assistance with accommodation and equal shares in an OOH rota. We value professional development and offer CPD opportunities to enhance your career.

Benefits

BCVA or SVS fees paid

5 days CPD

Accommodation assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a farm vet.
• Experience with dairy, beef, and sheep.
• Interest in joining a supportive veterinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services to a range of farm animals.
• Engage with local farming community through training and support.
• Participate in out-of-hours duties as part of the rota.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Animal Husbandry

Teamwork

Job description

• Experienced Farm Vet at Derwent Vale Farm Vets, Pickering, North Yorkshire

Experienced Farm Vet at Derwent Vale Farm Vets, Pickering, North Yorkshire

We are a proudly independent farm practice formed after our local mixed practice split into small and farm divisions. We are a very supportive team with forward-thinking, progressive vets. One of our experienced team members is having a career change so we are looking for a farm vet with 2 years + experience.

About us

Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire, we are perfectly positioned for the seaside, the North York Moors and not far from the historic city of York.

Our clients are 40% dairy, the remainder split between beef and sheep. We have a fantastic mix of clients, from progressive dairies to small, traditional herds, with Pedigree Beef and Sheep to commercial sucklers and hill ewes. A scattering of small-holders and some goats for good measure.

We support our local farming community by running regular ‘clubs’ and meetings for our farm clients. We also deliver Red Tractor-approved training courses and MilkSure to improve farmers’ awareness and knowledge of responsible medicine use.

You will be supported by a great team of support staff, including a Farm – SQP and VetTech. We have support staff on call during the busy season for help with OOH work. We have a certificate holder and a DBR holder within the team.

The Package

• Full (4 days) or part time considered
• Equal share OOH rota – currently 1:5
• BCVA or SVS fees paid
• 5 days CPD
• Salary DOE
• We’re happy to help you find accommodation

How to apply

If you are interested in coming to the best county in England – please call for an informal chat or to apply send your CV [e-mail] or call Helen Cockerill on 01751 469343

You’re welcome to visit our practice to meet the team and learn more about life and our work here in North Yorkshire. Contact Helen to organise a visit.