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. Accommodation and practice vehicle are available.
The Area
We have one practice on the edge of the Lakes and one in the Dales – both beautiful areas and only 13 minutes apart. You would be required to work at both sites depending on cases, but are flexible regarding where you start your day. The area boasts plenty of walking, great for outdoor living and adventure, plus beautiful scenery with good transport links.
The Rota
1 in 4 weekends on call, plus 1 weeknight on rota on call from 5:30 pm – 8 am. Full or part‑time hours are considered for the right candidate.
The Team
You will join a team of four farm vets, 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 a demanding surgery.
Because our people matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from the following:
Work‑life balance
- 6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- 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 and nurses can apply for research funding
- All vets receive £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, with IVC Evidensia contribution
- Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme to support a greener commute, subject to eligibility criteria
- Voluntary benefits: flexibility to choose from a range of options
- 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. We welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions and would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
£35,000 – £60,000 a year (Up to £60,000 DOE)
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