Farm Vet

WhatsApp Inc.; Highweek; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Cycle to work

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

CPD allowance including certificate

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Birthday day off

Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity

Job summary

The Farm Vet is sought for a mixed practice between Dartmoor and the South Devon coast, specialising in farm animal care across dairy, beef, sheep, calf rearers, smallholders, farm parks, a zoo and wildlife sanctuaries. The role offers a 4-day week (32 hours) with a minimum 1:5 on-call rota and day in lieu options, providing professional flexibility.

Offering a competitive salary up to £60,000 FTE DOE plus a comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, CPD support, cycle to work

Qualifications

• Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon with strong farm animal clinical skills.
• Excellent communication abilities and a practical, farmer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• The Farm Vet will manage a diverse farm animal caseload including dairy, beef, sheep, calf rearers, smallholders, farm parks, a zoo and wildlife sanctuaries.
• Provide high-quality veterinary care with clinical autonomy while collaborating with colleagues.

Job description

The Farm Vet will manage a diverse farm animal caseload covering dairy, beef, sheep, calf rearers, smallholders, farm parks, a zoo and wildlife sanctuaries. The role includes a minimum 1:5 out-of-hours rota, with a rolling or fixed day in lieu. Experienced colleagues provide support and out-of-hours backup whenever required. The practice is well equipped with an in-house laboratory, scanning and digital imaging equipment, a portable hydraulic foot-trimming crush and a VaDia milking time test kit. The team also benefits from access to small animal and equine facilities, alongside support from multiple certificate holders.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon with strong farm animal clinical skills, excellent communication abilities and a practical, farmer-focused approach. They will enjoy working collaboratively while maintaining clinical autonomy and delivering high-quality veterinary care.

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Salary up to £60,000 FTE DOE + Excellent Benefits | 4-Day Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent mixed veterinary practice in South Devon. With a farmer-focused team of 14 farm vets, four Animal Technical Assistants (ATTs) and two AI technicians, the practice offers a varied caseload, clinical freedom and excellent opportunities for professional development. Why Join?

• 4-day working week - 32 hours, considered full-time
• Salary up to £60,000 FTE, plus company vehicle and fuel allowance
• Generous CPD allowance, including certificate support
• Private healthcare and enhanced family leave benefits
• Supportive, independent practice with a strong team culture, Company vehicle and fuel allowance
• Generous CPD and certificate support
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Birthday day off

Based between Dartmoor and the South Devon coast, this opportunity combines a rewarding farm veterinary caseload with an excellent lifestyle and work-life balance.