Large Animal and Equine Vet Surgeon - Full-Time

British Veterinary Association; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Northamptonshire seeks an experienced Equine and Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time role. The position includes managing an ambulatory caseload with farm animal work, excellent mentorship, and community engagement. Competitive salary and CPD support offered in a picturesque location with a friendly team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

CPD allowance

Holiday allowance

Practice van

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in equine and large animal veterinary practice.
• Ability to manage cases to completion with mentorship.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage equine ambulatory caseload and farm animal duties.
• Provide consultations and treatments for various clients.
• Participate in shared on-call rota.

Skills

Experience in veterinary practice

Ambulatory caseload management

Community engagement

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Endoscopy

Job description

Key Details

• Role: Equine and Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
• Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
• Working Days: Full‑time with a fair 1 in 5 on‑call rota
• Duties: Equine ambulatory caseload with complementary farm animal work, referrals for complex surgical colics, and unresolved lameness

About the Role

• Our client is seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join a traditional independent mixed practice with an 80% equine and 20% farm split.
• The role focuses on equine ambulatory work across a diverse client base, from pleasure horses to competition and stud yards, with farm duties supporting a small but valued base of dairy, beef, sheep, and smallholders.
• The successful candidate will manage cases to their natural conclusions with supportive mentorship and collaboration. Experience is preferred, but applications from all levels will be considered.
• The on‑call commitment is shared evenly on a 1 in 5 rota, integrated with generous time off after weekend duty.
• The package includes a competitive salary, CPD allowance with support for development, holiday allowance, and a practice van.
• There is no TB testing requirement. Candidates should be comfortable engaging with the local community and working alongside an experienced equine technician.

About the Practice

• The practice is an established mixed clinic with a collaborative team culture. It provides a well‑equipped ambulatory service supported by modern diagnostics, including gastroscopy, ultrasound, digital X‑ray, endoscopy, laser, nerve blocks, and AI. An on‑site laboratory and structured rota support a healthy work‑life balance.
• The team includes experienced partners, assistants, nurses, and administrative support, with a strong commitment to professional development.
• The practice is based in a picturesque town with good amenities and a loyal client base across equine, farm, and small animal services.

Job Reference No: JN-33608

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