Experienced Farm Vet - Hereford

Purosearch Ltd.; Hereford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

CPD support

Career progression

Supportive and friendly team

Job summary

XLVets member practice in Herefordshire is seeking an Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a supportive farm team. You will deliver a high‑level clinical service across a diverse client base and develop long‑term client relationships, with opportunities to pursue your own clinical interests.

You will be part of a friendly team, with clear progression, additional professional development support, and a collaborative environment that values skill sharing and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering high standards of large animal veterinary care.
• Excellent clinical and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.
• Proactive, team‑focused approach with willingness to cover out of hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑level clinical service across a varied client base.
• Develop strong, long‑term client relationships and case continuity.
• Pursue continued professional development and contribute to team knowledge.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Client communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Out of hours availability

Job description

Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Herefordshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an

Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established, independent XLVets member practice in Herefordshire.

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive farm team of

14 veterinary surgeons, alongside 7 TB testers, working across Herefordshire and the surrounding counties.

The practice has a diverse client base covering

dairy, beef, sheep and milking goat units, offering plenty of variety and scope to develop your own areas of interest.

The team prides itself on providing a high standard of clinical care while supporting individual development. The wider team includes

DBR vets, certificate holders and RVC production animal interns, creating an excellent environment for knowledge sharing and career progression.

The role

You will join an experienced farm team, providing a high-level clinical service across a varied client base while developing strong, long-term client relationships.

The role offers:

• High levels of clinical responsibility and autonomy
• The opportunity to develop your own clinical interests
• A clear career structure with opportunities for progression
• A supportive team environment with experienced colleagues
• Further qualifications and professional development actively encouraged

Package and benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave allowance
• Support for further qualifications and CPD
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and friendly team environment

About you

Ideally, you will be an

experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon with at least 1 year of farm animal experience.

• A strong commitment to delivering high standards of large animal veterinary care
• Good clinical and client communication skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• A proactive and team-focused approach
• A willingness to get stuck in and support clients when required, including out of hours

An interest in

small ruminant preventative medicine would be advantageous but is not essential.

The location

Based in the beautiful county of

Herefordshire, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a genuinely rural environment.

The

Wye Valley, Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons are all within easy reach, while the coast of South West Wales is around two hours away.

The area offers an excellent combination of varied farm work, beautiful countryside and a strong local community.

Know someone who may be interested? We offer

£250* for every successful candidate referral.