Senior Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon
Buckingham Equine Vets – Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Oxfordshire
Full-time | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Buckingham Equine Vets is an independent, progressive equine practice with a reputation for clinical excellence and exceptional client care. We are replacing a valued long serving member of the team relocating for family reasons and are seeking an experienced Senior Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive, and highly skilled group of equine clinicians.
About the Role
We are looking for a vet with strong orthopaedic expertise to further develop our orthopaedic services. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated clinician who enjoys a varied caseload and is passionate about advancing standards of equine orthopaedics.
You will work alongside a dedicated team of ambulatory, advanced practitioner and specialist vets, nurses and support staff, contributing to both ambulatory and clinic-based cases. Our facilities include:
· Digital radiography & ultrasound
· Shockwave, therapeutic laser and acupuncture
· RVC-developed Lameness Locator
· Modern inpatient facilities including CCTV.
· Fully equipped clinic with purpose-built investigation spaces
Key Responsibilities
· Further develop the orthopaedic service, including clinic-based caseload and complex lameness workups
· Perform a range of elective and emergency orthopaedic procedures
· Support and mentor colleagues and students, including involvement with clinical development
· Build and maintain strong client relationships
· Contribute to advancing clinical standards and best-practice protocols
About You
We are seeking a vet who is:
· RCVS-registered, with an established background in equine orthopaedic diagnostics
· Confident in managing complex lameness cases
· An excellent communicator with a positive, collaborative approach
· Passionate about delivering high standards of clinical care
What We Offer
· Competitive salary commensurate with experience
· 4.5 day working week with 22.5-day annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
· Professional memberships: BEVA, RCVS and VDS
· Generous CPD allowance and support for further qualifications
· Generous 1 in 7 out-of-hours rota, with a day off following an on-call weekend
· Gym membership
· Membership of the XLVets community of independently run vet practices
· Links to the RVC through our educational partnership
· A friendly, inclusive working environment where your expertise is genuinely valued
· For the right candidate the possibility of an opportunity to become a shareholder in the business.
Location
Our purpose-built practice is located near Buckingham, surrounded by beautiful countryside yet within easy reach of Oxford, Milton Keynes, and London transport links.
How to Apply
If you’re an enthusiastic, dedicated equine vet looking for your next senior role, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to:
Philip Ivens: philip@buckinghamequinevets.com
Or visit www.buckinghamequinevets.com for more information.