Equine Veterinary Surgeon

British Veterinary LGBT+; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equine veterinary practice is looking for a highly motivated Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join their large team. The role focuses on ambulatory work, offering mentorship and access to great facilities. Candidates should have at least two years of equine experience and a strong emphasis on high clinical standards, teamwork, and communication. The comprehensive benefits include extensive annual leave, CPD allowance, and a focus on wellbeing.

Benefits

30.5 days annual leave including bank holidays

£1,750 CPD allowance

Health Shield wellbeing scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Visa Sponsorship

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS.
• Two or more years of equine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage routine first-opinion ambulatory work.
• Investigate lameness and poor performance.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic and medical work-ups.

Skills

Equine experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

RCVS registration eligibility

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join a large, friendly and experienced team of 22 vets at a well-established equine hospital. This role is predominantly ambulatory, with strong encouragement and support for developing individual clinical interests.

The position would suit a vet with two or more years’ equine experience who is keen to work in a collaborative environment while benefiting from outstanding hospital facilities and specialist support.

Role and Responsibilities

This is a first-opinion ambulatory role with the significant advantage of access to a fully equipped referral hospital. The successful candidate will manage routine ambulatory work while having the opportunity to follow up their own cases within the hospital, with senior support available whenever required. The practice places a strong emphasis on high clinical standards, excellent communication and teamwork. The role includes:

• Routine first-opinion ambulatory work
• Lameness and poor performance investigations
• Advanced diagnostic and medical work-ups
• The ability to develop specialist interests with structured support

Clinical development is actively encouraged, with mentorship available from senior colleagues and Diplomates in Surgery and Internal Medicine, alongside invaluable support from an experienced and dedicated nursing team in both ambulatory and hospital settings.

Facilities & Equipment

The practice is exceptionally well equipped, with access to:

• Portable digital radiography
• Ultrasonography
• Endoscopy, including dynamic endoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Scintigraphy
• MRI

These facilities allow clinicians to deliver a high standard of care across a wide and interesting caseload.

Working Pattern

• Shared 1-in-4 on-call rota
• 4.5-day working week as standard
• 5 days CPD, actively encouraged and supported

Benefits Package

The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 30.5 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
• Health Shield wellbeing scheme (including dentistry, sports massage and more)
• RCVS membership paid plus two additional professional subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Employee discounts and cashback platform
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Strong focus on wellbeing
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Visa Sponsorship

Location

The practice is located on the borders of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, offering an excellent quality of life with easy access to countryside, transport links and a wide range of leisure activities.

Qualifications

You must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.