Overview
In this part-time senior role, you lead or co-lead our farm service from Longtown, shaping clinical delivery and service structure. You work a 3-day week with on-call commitments, providing independent clinical leadership and mentoring colleagues. You’ll influence how farm and mixed caseloads are managed and develop the service in collaboration with a forward-thinking team. This is a chance to balance senior responsibility with work-life balance while driving quality care for farm animals. Your impact spans clinical excellence, service development, and team capability in a supportive culture.
Pay / Benefits
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
- Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes
- CPD allowance and access to training centres
- Holiday entitlement including bank holidays
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership within the farm/mixed team
- Support and mentor colleagues to raise clinical standards
- Help shape and develop the farm service and its structure
- Manage a varied farm or mixed caseload aligned with experience
- Make independent decisions and contribute to service strategy
- Collaborate with team to maintain high-quality care and supportive environment
- Adapt hours and rota patterns for the right candidate
- Contribute to continuous improvement and development of the service
Key requirements
- Experienced Senior Farm or Mixed Veterinary Surgeon
- Confidence in independent decision-making
- Willingness to take on leadership responsibilities
- Interest in shaping and developing a farm service
- Ability to work part-time with on-call commitments
- Collaborative mindset
- Mentoring and knowledge sharing
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Farm animal medicine
- Clinic leadership and delegation
- Clinical decision-making in a mixed practice context
Senior Veterinary Surgeon - Farm/Mixed in Longtown employer: Independent Vetcare Limited
IVC Evidensia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in Keynsham, Bristol. With a commitment to work-life balance, generous annual leave, and initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, we empower our team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact on animal health. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills in a dynamic global business services setting.
Contact Details:
Independent Vetcare Limited Recruitment Team
