Overview
Join to apply for the Clinical Lead Farm Vet role at IVC Evidensia. Westmorland Vets is seeking a dynamic and experienced Clinical Lead Farm Vet to join our progressive practice based in the South Lakes region.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident farm vet to lead 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.
The Area
We have 1 practice outside of the Lakes and 1 in the Dales, both beautiful areas and only 13 minutes apart. You would be required to work at both sites depending on cases but flexible regarding where you start the day. The area offers walking, outdoor living, great scenery and good transport links.
The Rota
1 in 5 weekends on call, plus 1 weeknight on rota on call from 5:30pm – 8am. Happy to accommodate a 4-day or 5-day week depending on your preference. On-call hours are included in salary.
The Role
As Clinical Lead, you’ll work closely with our directors to shape the future of our farm services, support and mentor colleagues, and help drive innovation in data-driven decision-making, preventative health plans, and farmer education. Clinical work will remain a key part of your role, allowing you to stay hands-on while leading by example.
You will be leading a team of 4 farm vets; there are no dedicated farm nurses but the team is supportive, particularly during calving. The overall team consists of 4 farm vets, 8 nurses and 10 support staff.
What We Offer
* A genuinely supportive and friendly team environment
* Excellent work-life balance with a shared OOH rota
* Competitive salary, vehicle, and CPD package
* Opportunities to develop specialist interests and leadership skills
* The chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK
Whether you’re an experienced vet looking for a leadership challenge or a senior vet ready to step up, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and help us shape the future of farm animal practice in Cumbria
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Benefits and Development
* Work-life balance
* 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* 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
* £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
* Certificate support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
* All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
* All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
* BVA membership
* VDS cover
* BCVA
Colleague Benefits
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes, subject to eligibility
* Voluntary benefits to suit you
* Discounts/cashback with retailers
* Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per year
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Veterinary Services
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