Our client who we are pleased to be working with is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their team. This position involves a mix of approximately 60% small animal and 40% farm animal work. Small animal responsibilities include consultations, diagnostics, and surgery, while farm animal duties involve fertility work, emergency calls, and some TB testing.
About them:
They operate three sites: a mixed animal practice, a small animal clinic, and an equine practice.
They’re situated just 40 minutes from the Jurassic Coast and an hour’s drive from Bristol, Bath, and Exeter. Sherborne also has a direct train link to London.
Their team includes 12 veterinary surgeons, 7 qualified nurses, 2 trainee nurses, and 1 VCA, supported by 13 additional staff members. They offer a collaborative environment with regular farmer meetings and charity events.
The Ideal Candidate
Must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and hold a veterinary medicine degree.
OV panels and TB testing experience are preferred.
Comfortable with small animal consultations, basic surgeries, and day-to-day farm calls.
Work Schedule
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30am and 6:30pm, with flexibility available.
Weekend Rota: 1 in 3 Saturday mornings, with no out-of-hours duties.
Salary:
Up to £68,000 DOE
Benefits:
6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Your birthday as a paid day off
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
Certificate support
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Apply today by sending a CV to Sophie via sophie@lloydandcowan.com
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