Veterinary Surgeon - Farm Animal - Cumbria
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This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Farm Vet to join 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 one practice on the edge of the Lakes and one in the Dales, both beautiful areas only 13 minutes apart. You would be required to work at both sites depending on cases but flexible regarding where you start your day. The area boasts plenty of walking, great for outdoor living and adventure plus beautiful scenery with excellent transport links.
The Rota
1 in 5 weekends on call, plus 1 weeknight on rota on call from 5:30 pm – 8 am. Full or part‑time hours considered for the right candidate.
The Team
You will join a team of four farm vets. We are a mixed practice with separate farm and small‑animal teams, meaning you gain the benefit of nurses who are always happy to help, especially during calving or an interesting surgery.
Benefits
* Work‑life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, plus 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 pro‑rata; certificate support; learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy; access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider; all Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding; all Vets get £1,250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund; infection prevention and control programme; quality improvement programme.
* Professional Memberships: BVA membership; VDS cover.
* Colleague Benefits: company pension scheme – IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well; supporting a greener commute with a cycle‑to‑work scheme and green cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteria; voluntary benefits – flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you; access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers; discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice.
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, and we are keen to hear from 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider – Veterinary
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