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Excellent Equine Opportunity in Beautiful North Yorkshire

Excellent Equine Opportunity in Beautiful North Yorkshire

  • Location

    York

  • Sector:

    Veterinary Surgeon

  • Job type:

    Permanent Full-Time

  • Salary:

    Between £40,000-£60,000 p/a (DOE)

  • Contact:

    Holly Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@recruit4vets.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    JN -042025-32856

  • Published:

    3 months ago

  • End date:

    .

  • Expiry date:

    2025-06-29

  • Start date:

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Our client in York is looking for a Veterinary Surgeon with equine experience and a keen interest in orthopaedics.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills with exposure to a thoroughbred racehorse caseload. If you are looking for your next challenge in a supportive, flexible, and forward-thinking team, this role might be perfect for you.

The Role:

  • They are looking for a proactive and capable vet with a keen interest in orthopaedics to help manage and grow this caseload while also contributing to their diverse ambulatory work.

  • Prior experience with racehorses is beneficial but not essential. A passion for learning and development is more important.

  • The rota is flexible and can be tailored to individuals.

  • Half of their OOH is serviced by EquiCall; currently, the rota is 1:10. A Friday off follows any weekend on-call duty.

  • All their vets, excluding new graduates, hold certificate qualifications as well as other post-graduate degrees and they would actively encourage and support the successful candidate to further their development in whatever area they desire.

  • This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established practice with a diverse and exciting caseload. If you are a dedicated and passionate Veterinary Surgeon seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

About the Practice:

  • This is a dedicated equine practice based near York, aiming to become the most highly recommended practice in North Yorkshire.

  • The team comprises experienced and motivated professionals, including 5 vets, 2 nurses, 2 nursing assistants, and 3 office-based team members.

  • The practice provides a comprehensive ambulatory service, equipped with multiple DRs, scanners, scopes, ECSWT, and dental systems.

  • They have two clinics, which allow for further investigation or treatment that cannot be performed out on the road.

Benefits:

  • They are offering a competitive salary of between £40,000 and £60,000 p/a - reflective of skills and experience

  • 7.2 weeks holiday (inclusive of bank holidays, but not including extra holiday days during Christmas period)

  • £1,750 CPD allowance, plus additional funded BEVA congress attendance

  • Certificate or other further qualifications supported

  • Professional fees (RCVS, BVA, ARVS or equivalent) covered

  • Company vehicle available if required

  • Discounted veterinary care across the practice

  • Mobile phone provided

  • Comprehensive benefits, including pension, HealthShield, enhanced parental leave, and access to CPD and collaboration across the wider group

Ref: JN -042025-32856