Poultry Veterinary Surgeon - Join the UK's leading independent practice network

Locations: Newark (Nottinghamshire), Leominster (Herefordshire) and Penrith (Cumbria)

At St David's Poultry Team, we're not looking for someone to simply fill a vacancy. We're looking for someone who wants to build a rewarding career at the forefront of poultry health, welfare and production. As demand for our services continues to grow across the UK, we are seeking ambitious Veterinary Surgeons to join our specialist poultry team. Opportunities are currently available across our teams in Newark, Leominster and Penrith.

Whether you are an experienced poultry veterinarian or a farm animal vet looking to specialise, you will join one of the most respected and progressive poultry practices in the country.

Our role is to help poultry businesses prevent disease, improve welfare and optimise performance, supporting customers who operate at the highest standards of modern poultry production. Our vets work closely with producers, nutritionists and technical managers, helping customers solve complex flock health and production challenges across a wide range of poultry enterprises. You’ll work with some of the UK's leading egg, broiler, breeder and gamebird producers, providing strategic advice, disease investigation, flock health planning and technical support that has a direct impact on flock performance and business success.

Working alongside a highly experienced team of poultry specialists, you will have the opportunity to develop expertise across all aspects of poultry production medicine, contribute to innovation and trials, and play an important role in the continued growth of the practice. As an independent practice, we can make decisions quickly, invest in new ideas and provide opportunities for progression, responsibility and leadership.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines practical veterinary work, technical consultancy and long-term customer relationships.

• Disease investigations and diagnostic work.
• Routine on-farm veterinary visits, providing health and welfare planning, technical support and strategic advice.
• Supporting assurance schemes including Lion Code, Red Tractor and veterinary health and welfare reviews.
• Disease surveillance and outbreak investigations, including Avian Influenza preparedness and response.
• Data analysis, flock performance reviews and epidemiological investigations to help customers optimise health, welfare and productivity.
• Building strong working relationships with customers and supporting them with the day-to-day challenges of poultry production.
• Providing practical and innovative solutions to flock health and production challenges.
• Export certification and regulatory work where required.
• Contributing to trials, technical development and the continued growth of the practice.

Working alongside an experienced team of poultry specialists, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge across a diverse range of sectors, including layers, broilers, breeders, gamebirds and other specialist poultry enterprises. The role offers a good balance of farm visits, diagnostics, consultancy and problem-solving.

We would love to hear from:

• Experienced poultry veterinarians looking for a new challenge.
• Farm animal veterinarians interested in developing a career in poultry medicine.
• Veterinary surgeons who enjoy building strong customer relationships.
• Practical problem-solvers who thrive on variety and responsibility.
• Team players who are keen to contribute to a growing and progressive business.

Applicants must be eligible for RCVS registration and hold a full UK driving licence.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and are committed to supporting both your professional development and personal wellbeing. In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle and personal fuel allowance.
• Relocation support available for the right candidate.
• Generous CPD support, including an annual CPD weekend with the whole veterinary team.
• Birthday leave.
• Support and encouragement to pursue further qualifications and professional development.
• Paid RCVS fees and professional memberships.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Most importantly, you'll be joining a friendly, supportive and highly experienced team that is passionate about poultry health and proud of the relationships we have built with our customers. As a growing independent practice, we are committed to investing in our people and creating opportunities for career progression, increased responsibility and leadership for those who wish to develop their careers further.