Key Details:

• Role: Equine and Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon
• Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
• Working Days: Full-time with a fair 1 in 5 on-call rota
• Duties: Equine ambulatory caseload with complementary farm animal work, referrals for complex surgical colics, and unresolved lameness

About the Role:

• Our client is seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join a traditional independent mixed practice with an 80% equine and 20% farm split.
• The role focuses on equine ambulatory work across a diverse client base, from pleasure horses to competition and stud yards, with farm duties supporting a small but valued base of dairy, beef, sheep, and smallholders.
• The successful candidate will manage cases to their natural conclusions with supportive mentorship and collaboration. Experience is preferred, but applications from all levels will be considered.
• The on-call commitment is shared evenly on a 1 in 5 rota, integrated with generous time off after weekend duty.
• The package includes a competitive salary, CPD allowance with support for development, holiday allowance, and a practice van.
• There is no TB testing requirement. Candidates should be comfortable engaging with the local community and working alongside an experienced equine technician.

About the Practice:

• The practice is an established mixed clinic with a collaborative team culture. It provides a well-equipped ambulatory service supported by modern diagnostics, including gastroscopy, ultrasound, digital x‑ray, endoscopy, laser, nerve blocks, and AI. An on-site laboratory and structured rota support a healthy work-life balance.
• The team includes experienced partners, assistants, nurses, and administrative support, with a strong commitment to professional development.
• The practice is based in a picturesque town with good amenities and a loyal client base across equine, farm, and small animal services.

Job Reference No: JN-33608