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Job Title: Farm and Equine Veterinary Surgeon
Salary: Up to £60,000 (D.O.E.) Plus up to £5,000 welcome bonus (direct applicants) or relocation package available
Location: Shires Vets Farm, Staffordshire
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week, over 5 days, 1:5 weekend rota, and 1:5 weeknights on call (time off in lieu) work vehicle provided for business use.
Are you an experienced Farm and Equine Vet looking for that next challenge?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a driven, and experienced Large Animal vet to join Shires Vets in Staffordshire.
Why Join Us?
A fully equipped, purpose-built large animal facility Work from a modern, well-resourced site featuring InterHerd+ fertility software, TB Master, rectal scanners, bull and ram fertility testing kits, automatic faecal egg counters, in-house laboratory facilities (including blood and colostrum testing), dedicated farm offices, a fully stocked pharmacy, and an on-site farm animal health shop.
A varied and rewarding caseload Enjoy a diverse mix of work including routine herd fertility visits (collaborating with lay staff for data recording), bull fertility testing, TB testing, herd health planning, 24-hour emergency care, disease outbreak investigations, and in-depth herd performance analysis.
A strong and diverse client base Work closely with an established beef client base and an active sheep flock health club. There are also opportunities to expand services to camelids, goats, and pigs for those with a special interest.
Collaborative professional culture Take part in regular discussion groups and farmer meetings to share ideas, review performance, and stay ahead of industry developments.
Ongoing learning and engagement Benefit from a calendar of in-house talks, on-farm walks, practical workshops, and Young Farmers events — because we believe collaboration drives progress.
Excellent Equine caseload Develop your equine caseload with work in lameness investigations, advanced diagnostics, preventative veterinary care, pre-purchase examinations, and referral cases.
The Team
Our Large Animal team brings together over 100 years of combined experience. We are progressive, supportive and genuinely invested in delivering outstanding service to our loyal farming clients.
We are also deeply embedded in our community — sponsoring local events such as the Staffordshire County Show, hosting quiz nights, and supporting the annual Staffordshire Christmas Tractor Run.
Who We're Looking For
An experienced, dedicated, and driven vet who is passionate about helping progressive farmers improve herd performance
Someone who is looking for the next step in their career and relishes a new challenge.
The position is to join a team of farm vets, ATTS, and lay staff as we strive to improve and develop the service we offer to our large loyal following of farmers.
If you're looking to join a forward-thinking practice with strong community ties, excellent facilities and genuine career progression — we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
RCVS and VDS fees paid
Certifications encouraged and funding available
Employer contribution pension scheme
Life assurance
Private health insurance
E-car salary sacrifice scheme
Enhanced equal family leave
Extensive internal and funded external CPD
About Us
Shires Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You'll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at or call