Pig Veterinary Surgeon

Location East Yorkshire
Discipline: Veterinary Surgeons, Production Vet (Poultry / Pig)
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Highly competitive + Company Vehicle
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 2505
Published: 14 days ago

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic pig vet to join a leading practice in the field. This role would suit a vet with pig experience or a veterinary surgeon looking for a career change into the sector. Strong communication skills are essential to maintain high standards and deliver excellent client support.

About the Practice

This RCVS-accredited practice is one of the few in the UK with a 100% focus on pigs. The team consists of 10 vets, alongside a strong commercial and support team. While based in East Yorkshire, the client base extends throughout the UK, with offices in Scotland and East Anglia.

What the Role Involves

  • Working closely with integrators, owners, managers, and farm staff to improve health, welfare, and farm efficiency
  • On-farm assessments and health improvement strategies
  • Post-mortem examinations and disease investigations, including sampling, abattoir inspections, and pregnancy scanning
  • Training farm staff, both in-person and virtually
  • Industry collaboration, including participation in producer meetings and trial work
  • Flexible geographical location for experienced candidates
  • Good work-life balance with a 1:4 weekend-only rota (call-outs are rare)

What’s on Offer

  • Highly competitive salary, dependent on experience
  • £1,750 CPD Allowance per annum (minimum 5 days)
  • VDS cover, RCVS, PVS & BVA membership paid
  • Car allowance or company vehicle
  • 6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays
  • Enhanced parental leave (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay)
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Company sick pay
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Annual pay reviews and a strong focus on employee wellbeing

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet looking to specialise in pigs and work within a well-established, supportive team in a highly regarded independent practice.

If  you are interested send a CV to Sophie via APPLY and get in touch for more information.