Farm Veterinary Surgeon - 12 Month FTC

IVC Evidensia; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Oswestry is seeking an enthusiastic Farm Vet to join its dedicated team. This role supports farmers with excellent care and community engagement while providing a competitive salary up to £65,000. Benefits include generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and professional development opportunities. Join us in making a difference in farm animal healthcare.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance with paid leave

Company pension scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Qualifications

• Must have experience in farm animal medicine and surgery.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build trust with farmers.
• Flexibility to take on team responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated team of five vets specializing in farm animals.
• Participate in an out-of-hours rota for emergencies.
• Build long-term relationships with local farms.

Skills

Confident in farm animal medicine and surgery

Natural communicator

Positive and adaptable

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £65,000. Join our friendly, proactive team at Forge Farm Vets in Shropshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Farm Vet to join our dedicated team of five vets in our Farm only practice. This role is initially offered on a 12 month FTC to cover maternity leave. We work closely with progressive beef, dairy and sheep farms, building long term relationships and delivering exceptional care.

The Rota

Open to Part time and Full-time applications. Will include participation in an out of hours rota for evenings and weekends

About The Area

Beautiful Shropshire has rolling countryside, vibrant market towns, and easy access to both the Welsh hills and bustling cities such as Shrewsbury, Chester and Birmingham. Whether you're into hiking, cycling, food festivals or just enjoying a proper country pub, you'll find plenty to love here.

About You

• Confident in farm animal medicine and surgery
• A natural communicator who enjoys building trust with farmers
• Ready to take on responsibilities within the team
• Positive and adaptable; ready to muck in when needed

Because our people matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Colleague Benefits

• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.