Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon – Fixed-Term

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Salary
Up to £50,000 per annum, FTE, depending on experience

Company
Damory Vets

Contact
Julie Roper

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Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom

We are looking for an Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join our enthusiastic and supportive farm team at Damory Vets in Blandford, on a 12 months fixed-term contract.

You will be responsible for overseeing the health and welfare of our clients’ stock, with a varied caseload covering dairy and beef cattle, as well as plenty of small ruminant work.

We work a 4-day week, with a 1:4 OOH rota and a long weekend every 4 weeks, giving you a great balance between your clinical work and time away from the practice.

We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality service to our clients while giving our vets clinical freedom. Our practice is well equipped with a range of facilities and equipment, including:

• Ultrasound scanners
• Bull and ram fertility testing
• In-house laboratory
• Mobile foot crush
• X-ray

You'll be joining a team of 4 vets and 1 TB tester, working alongside experienced colleagues in a friendly and supportive environment.

As part of VetPartners, you'll also benefit from being part of a wider network of veterinary professionals, including other specialist large animal practices. This provides excellent opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, CPD and career development.

Why Damory Vets?

At Damory Vets, we pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality service while giving our vets the clinical freedom to practise to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established farm team with a diverse caseload, excellent equipment and the support of the wider VetPartners network.

Whether you're looking to broaden your experience across dairy, beef and small ruminants, or further develop your existing farm veterinary skills, you'll have the support and opportunities to do so.

What we offer

We offer a very competitive salary, rising with experience, alongside a comprehensive VetPartners benefits package, including:

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, FTE, depending on experience
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday, including bank holidays
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
• 5 days CPD annually
• Health Cash Plan, with contributions towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments, from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS membership paid
• Two additional professional membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• CPD and training support
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Colleague engagement survey
• Career progression opportunities

How to apply

If you'd like to find out more about the role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and covering letter to:
 [email protected]

Or contact Matthew or Laura on 01258 452626 to discuss the role in more detail.

Tel: 01258 452626
Address: Damory Lodge, Edward Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, United Kingdom