Experienced Farm Vet - Hereford

purovets; Hereford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Private healthcare

RCVS fees funded

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

XLVets Herefordshire-based practice is seeking an Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a team of 14 veterinarians and 7 TB testers across Herefordshire. The role offers high clinical autonomy, the chance to pursue personal interests, and a structured path for career progression within a supportive environment.

You will work with a diverse client base including dairy, beef, sheep and milking goat units, with opportunities for further qualifications and CPD.

Qualifications

• Experienced farm animal veterinary surgeon with at least 1 year of farm animal experience.
• Strong commitment to high veterinary standards for large animals.
• Good clinical and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a broader team.
• Proactive, team-focused approach with willingness to help out-of-hours when required.
• Interest in small ruminant preventive medicine is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Join an experienced farm team delivering high-level clinical service across a varied client base.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Accept high levels of clinical responsibility and autonomy; pursue personal clinical interests.
• Benefit from a clear career structure with opportunities for progression.
• Work within a supportive team and engage in continued qualifications and CPD.

Skills

Farm animal veterinary

Independent practice

Job description

Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon | Herefordshire

Full-time | 4.5-day week | £55,000–£70,000 DOE

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

• £55,000–£70,000 DOE
• 5 weeks annual leave allowance
• Private healthcare
• RCVS fees funded
• 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?

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