We have an exciting opportunity for an additional enthusiastic farm animal vet to join our expanding team. We are part of a 3 centre multidisciplinary independent practice, with 16 farm vets including multiple certificate and diploma holders.
Based in North Cumbria, the Lake District National Park is on our doorstep and there is plenty of opportunity to explore what this beautiful area has to offer. We promote a good work life balance with currently a 1 in 7 OOH rota, 4.5 working week as standard, time in lieu for overtime (when not on call) and 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays.
We are a friendly and supportive team, with a low staff turnover, which values the importance of job satisfaction. We work closely with our progressive clients who are proactive and motivated. We have a strong dairy client base, as well as servicing progressive beef and sheep farms, including active calf health and flock health clubs. We encourage vets to pursue their own specific areas of interest, of which there are plenty of options.
We provide a high standard of service to our clients through proactive health planning utilising all the usual tools and software plus abdominal laparoscopic surgery, VetTech services, farmer training, an advanced breeding department in addition to providing overseas farm consultancy. CPD is strongly encouraged as are specialist interests and further qualifications - all supported by certificate and diploma holders.
We are looking for a recent graduate, but all experience levels are welcome to apply and support is available.
Other information:
- Private medical insurance
- Mentoring programme
- RCVS membership
- BVA membership plus one other membership funded
- Employee assistance programme
- Company vehicle
- Part of the Vet Sustain project
If you are interested in this role then phone Phil for a chat on 01228710208 or email philip.wilkinson@paragonvet.com
