Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon - Permanent

Location: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Employment type: Permanent
Hours: Full time preferred; flexible working considered
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Experience: An experienced farm animal vet is preferred

Fenton Vets is looking for an experienced large animal veterinary surgeon to join our dedicated farm team in Pembrokeshire.

You will join 12 large animal vets and two TB testers, becoming the thirteenth vet in a well-established team with a strong mix of experience and clinical interests. Five of our current farm vets have more than 20 years' experience, much of it gained locally, providing an exceptional depth of knowledge and peer support. 

This is an opportunity to take on a varied, rewarding caseload within a proudly independent practice. We are looking for a capable, approachable vet who enjoys building lasting relationships with farmers and contributing to a collaborative team. An interest in developing a particular clinical or advisory area would be welcomed and supported.

About the work

Our farm team works with dairy, beef and sheep enterprises, as well as smallholders, across Pembrokeshire. 

Depending on your experience and interests, the work may include:

• Routine and emergency clinical work
• Herd and flock health planning
• Fertility and reproductive work
• Disease investigation and prevention
• Lameness, youngstock, nutrition and productivity work
• Farmer training and knowledge transfer
• Supporting clients with practical, commercially relevant advice

You will have the autonomy to manage your cases while being part of a team in which advice, experience and responsibility are shared. 

Learning, development and clinical excellence

We invest in professional development and want our vets to continue progressing throughout their careers.

We run an internship programme and have an RVC Production Animal Resident working within the practice. Our resident completed the RVC Production Animal Internship with us before progressing to postgraduate cattle qualifications and the residency programme. 

For the right candidate, we would be keen to support further qualifications, certificates or the development of a specialist interest.

Out-of-hours

We recognise that a sustainable rota is essential for a long and enjoyable career in farm practice.

The out-of-hours rota is shared equally between all 12 vets, creating a genuinely team-based approach to emergency cover. You will be supported by experienced colleagues who know the local farms and clients well.

About Fenton Vets

Fenton Vets is a proudly independent practice that has served Pembrokeshire's pets and farms since 1950. Our farm and small animal services are delivered by separate, dedicated clinical teams, allowing our farm vets to concentrate on large animal practice.

We remain locally rooted and vet-led, with a strong commitment to our clients, patients, colleagues, community and environment. We strive for excellence and aim to work with honesty, integrity and compassion.

We are an active member of XLVets, giving our team access to the wider knowledge, resources and professional community of a national group of independent practices.

Our farm team is based at our Haverfordwest practice, within easy reach of Pembrokeshire's coastline, countryside and outdoor activities. The area offers an excellent quality of life, with a strong agricultural community and varied landscapes encountered during the working day.

About you

We would particularly like to hear from an experienced farm vet who:

• Is confident in first-opinion large animal practice
• Enjoys both hands-on clinical work and proactive herd or flock health
• Communicates well and builds trusted relationships with clients
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider team
• Shares our commitment to high clinical standards and excellent service
• Is registered, or eligible to register, with the RCVS
• Holds a full UK driving licence

While experience is preferred, we are open to discussing the position with candidates whose skills and outlook are a strong fit for the team.

The package

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Equally shared out-of-hours rota between 12 vets
• Generous CPD allowance and development support
• Support for certificates or further qualifications
• Five weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Workplace pension
• Professional support from a large, experienced team
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Independent, vet-led practice with long-term career opportunities
• Access to the XLVets professional community

The final package will be tailored to the successful candidate's experience and working pattern.

How to Apply

An informal, confidential conversation is warmly encouraged. To discuss the role, please contact our Practice Manager Sophie Davies on 01437 762806 or email practice.manager@fentonvets.co.uk.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to practice.manager@fentonvets.co.uk. Applications will be considered as they are received.

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