Farm Veterinary Surgeon

Armstrong Vets; Kelso; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

£1,750 CPD allowance

Health cash plan

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Cycle to Work

CPD/training support

Company sick pay

Annual pay reviews

Career progression

Job summary

Galedin in Kelso, Scottish Borders, is seeking a Farm Vet to join our rural mixed practice. The role focuses on suckler farms, pelvimetry, AI, bull testing, pregnancy scanning and blood sampling, with opportunities to work with pedigree and commercial sheep flocks.

There is a farm-only out-of-hours rota and a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in farm or mixed practice, be able to work confidently and independently, and contribute to herd and flock health

Qualifications

• Solid initial experience in a farm or mixed practice role.
• Able to work confidently and independently.
• Willing to participate in the farm-only out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Work with progressive suckler farms: pelvimetry, AI, bull testing, pregnancy scanning and blood sampling.
• Assist with pedigree sheep flocks and commercial sheep farms via the Flock Health Club.
• Share farm-only out-of-hours rota; provide emergency cover as needed.

Skills

Farm/mixed practice experience

Independent working

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Farm Vet to join us in Kelso, in the Scottish Borders.

Galedin is an RCVS accredited,rural, mixed practice with an established beef and sheep client base, alongside small animal and equine services.

We have all the essentials including phase contrast microscopy, Pulsator-V and both linear and curvilinear ultrasound scanners. The practice has a number of certificate holders and colleagues enrolled in certificate programmes and excellent support is available from experienced colleagues.

The Role:

This position will mainly involve working with our progressive suckler farms where we offer routine services from pelvimetry, AI and bull testing through to pregnancy scanning and blood sampling in addition to any emergency work.

There is the opportunity to work with our pedigree sheep flocks, as well as our enthusiastic and progressive commercial sheep farms with our dedicated Flock Health Club. An interest in herd and flock health planning is essential. The role includes an equally shared, farm-only out-of-hours rota.

• Full-time (one weekday off every other week), part-time considered for the right candidate
• Equal share of the OOH rota, currently 1 in 6
• Salary up to £55k(pro rata) dependent on experience

Our Ideal Candidate:

We’re keen to welcome a vet who has gained solid initial experience in a farm or mixed practice role and is able to work confidently and independently whilst participating in the farm-only out-of-hours rota without immediate backup.

You’ll enjoy working as part of an experienced and enthusiastic team providing excellent clinical care and be keen to develop your skills.

Why Join Galedin ?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a supportive, collaborative team culture where everyone is encouraged to develop their skills, pursue their interests, and achieve their professional goals.

Galedin enjoys the benefits of being a rural practice but with excellent links to both Edinburgh and Newcastle. The team enjoy regular practice dog walks and social evenings.

The Borders offers an excellent base for outdoor pursuits, and our team are members of local hockey and rugby teams, triathlon clubs and support various youth clubs and other organisations. There is also a great local agricultural show circuit and active Young Farmers and Agricultural Discussion groups.

As proud members of the VetPartners family our benefits include (pro rata):

• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1750 CPD Allowance per annum
• Health Cash Plan – offering a wide range of benefits for health and wellbeing treatments - from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• My Perks – offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD/training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities

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