At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dedicated team providing excellent care to diverse farms and enhance your veterinary skills.
- Company: A forward-thinking veterinary practice blending traditional values with modern approaches.
- Benefits: Up to £60,000 salary, 6.6 weeks holiday, private medical insurance, and relocation allowance.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with clear career pathways and funded learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in farm veterinary care while enjoying beautiful outdoor surroundings.
- Qualifications: Veterinary degree and RCVS registration, with experience in clinical practice.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Farm Vet to join a team dedicated to delivering excellent care to our diverse client base of dairy, beef and sheep farms. With surgeries in Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale, we pride ourselves on blending traditional values with a forward-thinking approach to herd health and farm consultancy. Accommodation and practice vehicle are available.
The area boasts plenty of walking, great for outdoor living and adventure plus beautiful scenery with great transport links.
The rota includes one weekend in four on call, plus one weeknight on rota on call from 5:30 pm – 8 am. Full- or part-time hours considered for the right candidate.
You will join a team of four farm vets. We are a mixed practice with separate farm and small animal teams, meaning you gain the benefit of nurses who are always happy to help, especially with calving or an interesting surgery.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Farm Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice team to deliver a high standard of patient and client care across a varied and rewarding caseload. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
- A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
- Experience working in clinical practice with growing confidence in routine medical and surgical cases
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
- A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
- Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- A passion for delivering excellent patient and client care
How We’ll Support You
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
- Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses
- £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
- Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
- Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
- 6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
- 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 (eligibility applies)
- Retail discounts and cashback offers
- Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.
Salary: up to £60,000 per year, depending on experience. Relocation allowance up to £5,000. Welcome bonus up to £2,500.
Veterinary Surgeon - Farm in Kendal employer: IVC Evidensia
Inspiring vet care is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and values-led culture that prioritises care, community, and continuous improvement. As an Area Director in the West Midlands and Black Country, you will have the autonomy to shape strategy and performance while benefiting from extensive professional development opportunities and a generous benefits package, including 6.6 weeks of annual leave and a healthcare cash plan. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient care and team engagement in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
