Farm/Equine Veterinary Surgeon
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Position Overview & Specifications
Farm/Equine Veterinary Surgeon - Pendle
- Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon role in an award winning practice based in Lancashire
- Situated in a stunning barn conversion, there are great facilities for equine workups and farm animal surgery
- Won awards for the BVHA design awards, Pendle Employer of the Year and have also been highly commended in the SPVS Wellbeing awards twice
- Excellent benefits including accommodation availability, access to a vehicle and generous CPD allowance
We have a fantastic role here at Purovets for a Farm/Equine Veterinary Surgeon at an award winning practice in Pendle. Ideal for running, walking and hiking enthusiasts Pendle is situated in the north east of Lancashire, nestled between the Ribble Valley and the Pennine Way. Pendle is a largely rural area dominated by the iconic Pendle Hill. The Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty, is on the door step and the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Bronte Country are all within easy reach. There are also two golf courses in Pendle and a sailing club on Burwains reservoir.
Our client has been established in the area since 1911 when the vets would visit the farms on horseback and offers high quality veterinary care to small animals, horses and farm animals in the surrounding areas. They are looking for a Farm/Equine veterinary surgeon to join their friendly and supportive team.
Situated in a stunning barn conversion, in a beautiful rural setting, you will enjoy great facilities for equine workups and farm animal surgery. The role will give you clinical freedom and development of your own role. Their clients are a mix of dairy, extensive and pedigree beef and sheep, pleasant small holders and sports and leisure horses.
Although experience would be welcomed, our client also has a great track record for supporting new and recent graduates and offers a brilliant New Graduate Scheme.
The Rota:- Full time hours
- Duties set as 1 weeknight per week, 1:5 weekends and 1 weekend on backup
- Part time/job share would be considered
- Half day off every week
- 4×4 vehicle, laptop and mobile provided
- Accommodation available with a reduced rent and including utility bills
- Salary is commensurate dependent on experience and should fall between £32,000 and £55,000 pro rata per annum
- Generous CPD allowance which is between £1750 and £2500 with 5-8 days a year allowance time, pro rata and depending on qualifications
- Holidays are 6.6 weeks a year including Bank Holidays (Pro Rata)
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Paid subscriptions (RCVS, BVA, VDS, BEVA/BCVA)
- Staff pets are treated at cost
- 1 days Paid volunteering leave day
- Life Insurance at 1 x annual salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company sick pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
To apply please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email a copy of your up-to-date CV to l.thorpe@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £55,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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