Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon – Fixed-Term

Armstrong Vets; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000 per annum

CPD allowance and CPD time

Health plan

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Multiple professional memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual pay reviews

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Damory Vets in Blandford is seeking an Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will oversee health and welfare of clients’ stock with a varied caseload across dairy and beef cattle and small ruminants.

The role offers a 4‑day week with a 1:4 OOH rota and a long weekend every 4 weeks, supported by a friendly, experienced team and the VetPartners network.

Job description

Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon – Fixed-Term

Damory Vets Damory Veterinary Clinic

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Full time

Fixed Term Contract

Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon – Fixed-Term

Damory Veterinary Clinic, Blandford

We are looking for anExperienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join our enthusiastic and supportive farm team at Damory Vets in Blandford, on a 12 months fixed-term contract.

You will be responsible for overseeing the health and welfare of our clients’ stock, with a varied caseload covering dairy and beef cattle, as well as plenty of small ruminant work.

We work a 4-day week, with a 1:4 OOH rota and a long weekend every 4 weeks, giving you a great balance between your clinical work and time away from the practice.

We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality service to our clients while giving our vets clinical freedom. Our practice is well equipped with a range of facilities and equipment, including:

• Ultrasound scanners
• Bull and ram fertility testing
• In-house laboratory
• X-ray

You’ll be joining a team of 4 vetsand1 TB tester, working alongside experienced colleagues in a friendly and supportive environment.

As part of VetPartners, you’ll also benefit from being part of a wider network of veterinary professionals, including other specialist large animal practices. This provides excellent opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, CPD and career development.

Why Damory Vets?

At Damory Vets, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service while giving our vets the clinical freedom to practise to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established farm team with a diverse caseload, excellent equipment and the support of the wider VetPartners network.

Whether you’re looking to broaden your experience across dairy, beef and small ruminants, or further develop your existing farm veterinary skills, you’ll have the support and opportunities to do so.

What we offer

We offer a very competitive salary, rising with experience, alongside a comprehensive VetPartners benefits package, including:

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, FTE, depending on experience
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
• 5 days CPD annually
• Health Cash Plan, with contributions towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS membership paid
• Two additional professional membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD and training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

Up to £50,000 per annum, FTE, depending on experience

6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays£1750 CPD Allowance per annum, Health plan - wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massageRCVS Membership paid, two other membership subscriptionsVDS coverEnhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy payDiscounted veterinary feesOffers, discounts and cashback on shopping,travel,entertainment and much moreCycle to Work schemeCPD/training supportCompany sick payColleague engagement surveyAnnual pay reviewsFocus on employee wellbeingCareer progression opportunities