Senior Farm Animal Vet — Herefordshire, 4.5‑Day Week

purovets; Hereford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Private healthcare

RCVS fees funded

CPD support

Career progression opportunities

Referral bonus

Job summary

XLVets Herefordshire-based practice is seeking an Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a team of 14 veterinarians and 7 TB testers across Herefordshire. The role offers high clinical autonomy, the chance to pursue personal interests, and a structured path for career progression within a supportive environment.

You will work with a diverse client base including dairy, beef, sheep and milking goat units, with opportunities for further qualifications and CPD.

Qualifications

• Experienced farm animal veterinary surgeon with at least 1 year of farm animal experience.
• Strong commitment to high veterinary standards for large animals.
• Good clinical and client communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a broader team.
• Proactive, team-focused approach with willingness to help out-of-hours when required.
• Interest in small ruminant preventive medicine is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Join an experienced farm team delivering high-level clinical service across a varied client base.
• Develop strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Accept high levels of clinical responsibility and autonomy; pursue personal clinical interests.
• Benefit from a clear career structure with opportunities for progression.
• Work within a supportive team and engage in continued qualifications and CPD.

Skills

Farm animal veterinary

Independent practice

Job description

XLVets Herefordshire-based practice is seeking an Experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a team of 14 veterinarians and 7 TB testers across Herefordshire. The role offers high clinical autonomy, the chance to pursue personal interests, and a structured path for career progression within a supportive environment.

You will work with a diverse client base including dairy, beef, sheep and milking goat units, with opportunities for further qualifications and CPD.