Farm Veterinary Surgeon

WhatsApp Inc.; Truro; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

6 weeks' paid holiday

£1,750 CPD allowance

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Cycle to Work scheme

Résumé du poste

WhatsApp Inc. is seeking a Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join a small, farm-only team delivering clinical services and proactive herd health across dairy, beef and sheep enterprises in the United Kingdom.

You will work with a team of veterinarians, ATT's and veterinary technicians, developing clinical interests with support for further qualifications, and benefiting from regular farmer training meetings and involvement in local and national initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon with interest in progressive farm animal medicine and herd health.
• Strong communication and collaboration with farmers and team members.
• Willing to develop clinical interests and pursue further qualifications with team support.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical services for dairy, beef and sheep clients.
• Develop and implement herd health plans and preventive medicine.
• Offer practical veterinary advice and on-farm assistance.

Connaissances

Farm animal medicine

Herd health management

Clinical veterinary advice

Communication skills

Description du poste

The successful Farm Veterinary Surgeon will join a small, farm-only veterinary team working with a diverse and progressive client base across dairy, beef and sheep enterprises. The role offers varied, rewarding farm veterinary work, combining clinical services with proactive herd health management, preventative medicine and practical veterinary advice. There is also scope to develop individual clinical interests and pursue further qualifications, with support from an experienced team of vets, ATTs and veterinary technicians. Strong client relationships are central to the practice's approach, supported by regular farmer training meetings and involvement in local and national initiatives. The team values collaboration, encourages new ideas and supports colleagues in developing their professional interests.

Working Hours and Rota

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in progressive farm animal medicine and herd health. They will enjoy building lasting relationships with farmers, working collaboratively with colleagues and delivering practical, evidence-based veterinary advice. A proactive approach, good communication skills and enthusiasm for continued professional development will be important. Candidates interested in developing a particular clinical area are encouraged to explore the opportunities available.

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Salary:

£45,000-£55,000 DOE | Permanent | Full-Time or Flexible Working, 8:30am-5:00pm, with a half day following a night on call and a full day of time off in lieu (TOIL) following a worked weekend. Thanks to dedicated out-of-hours veterinary cover, the remaining on-call commitments are shared fairly across the team, averaging approximately 1:5 for most of the year. Combined with generous annual leave, this provides a genuinely sustainable working pattern.,

• Salary of £45,000-£55,000, dependent on experience
• 6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• £1,750 annual CPD allowance, increasing to £2,500 for advanced qualifications
• RCVS membership and two additional professional memberships paid
• Veterinary Defence Society (VDS) cover
• Free local Country Club membership after probation
• Health Shield wellbeing support and discounts
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay after probation
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression and further training opportunities
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing