Our client is seeking a friendly, enthusiastic Farm Veterinary Surgeon, confident with out-of-hours and obstetrical work. The successful candidate will be joining an ambulatory farm animal practice with a varied caseload, including proactive commercial consultancy work and individual case workups.
The Role:
- The role requires someone who enjoys a varied caseload, working as part of a team, and engaging with clients.
- The confidence, experience, and skills to operate sole charge for out-of-hours are essential.
- The role includes normal dairy, beef, sheep, and smallholder work, including camelids.
- Health planning, consultancy, fertility, individual medicines and surgical cases, plus obstetrical and other emergencies, are also part of the job.
Hours:
- Working hours are 08:00-17:00, 4.5 days per week with weeknight and weekend out-of-hours rota shared equally – 1:4.
- Time in lieu is given for weekends worked.
- Part-time and flexible working options are considered.
The Area:
Located in a vibrant town in West Sussex, nestled between the North and South Downs, and close to the Surrey Hills AONB. It offers easy access to London and Brighton via the main railway line and is very close to Gatwick airport and southern ferry ports.
Benefits:
The successful candidate will enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Salary – up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
- 6.6 weeks' paid holiday, including bank holidays
- £1750 CPD allowance per annum, 5 days
- Company vehicle, phone & laptop
- Health Shield – wide-ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
- RCVS Membership paid, and two other membership subscriptions
- VDS cover
- Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy pay
- Discounted veterinary fees
- My Perks – offers, discounts, and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment, and much more
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CPD/training support
- Company sick pay
- Colleague engagement survey
- Annual pay reviews
- Focus on employee wellbeing
- Career progression opportunities
- Skilled worker visas are considered
Ref: JN -042025-32920
Want to know more about the practice?
Located in Horsham, this veterinary group is part of a network with over 100 branches across the UK. The Horsham branch boasts state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, ensuring the highest level of care. The team consists of 15 dedicated professionals, including veterinary surgeons and nurses. The practice operates on a Monday to Friday schedule, with no weekend hours, offering a work-life balance. The group is also committed to continuous professional development, supporting its staff with a range of training opportunities.