Position Overview
Farm Veterinary Surgeon
Priory Vets Cardigan & Steffan Veterinary Services in Lampeter, supported by IVC Evidensia, is seeking an experienced full‑time farm vet to join our friendly team in Cardigan and Lampeter. We bring over a century of service to the local farming community, blending traditional values with modern veterinary practice and the latest technology.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary up to £70,000 (DOE)
* Welcome bonus up to £5,000
* Relocation allowance up to £5,000
* Competitive out‑of‑hours (OOH) pay for 1:4 rota (1 out of 4 nights)
Role & Responsibilities
* Work Monday – Friday with a 1:4 OOH rota; another farm vet is on call for evening coverage.
* Manage a diverse caseload covering dairy, beef, sheep, equine, smallholder work and TB testing.
* Collaborate with a supportive group of 6 farm vets, 2 vet techs and a dedicated support team.
Benefits
Work‑life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays.
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday.
Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline.
* Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay.
* Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
Development
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave.
* Certificate support.
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
* Access to Vetlexicon, an online encyclopaedia provider.
* Research funding available to all vets & nurses.
* £1,250 per annum to spend via the Care Fund.
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme.
* Quality Improvement Programme.
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership.
* VDS cover.
* RCVS fees.
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with IVC Evidensia contribution.
* Cycle‑to‑Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme (subject to eligibility).
* Voluntary benefits – choose from a range of options.
* Discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers.
* Discounted treatment for own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
Recruitment Notes
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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