We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an experienced farm animal veterinary surgeon to join our expanding, independent, multi-centre practice. With three centres and a team of 16 farm vets — including multiple certificate and diploma holders — we provide a supportive, forward-thinking environment where high clinical standards, professional development and job satisfaction are genuinely valued.

Based in North Cumbria, with the Lake District National Park right on our doorstep, this role offers an excellent quality of life alongside a stimulating and varied farm animal caseload.

The Role

You will work closely with a progressive and motivated client base, delivering proactive, modern farm veterinary services. Our caseload includes a strong dairy focus alongside progressive beef and sheep enterprises, supported by active calf health and flock health clubs.

We pride ourselves on offering more than reactive veterinary care. Our services include structured herd and flock health planning, advanced breeding services, abdominal laparoscopic surgery, VetTech services (including an in-house foot trimmer), farmer training initiatives and overseas farm consultancy work.

Vets are actively encouraged to pursue and develop their own clinical or consultancy interests, with excellent support for CPD, certificates and further qualifications from experienced certificate and diploma holders within the team.

Work–Life Balance

We believe a sustainable career depends on balance. The role offers:

• A quiet out-of-hours rota (currently 1 in 7)
• A 4.5-day working week as standard
• Flexible working patterns possible
• Time off in lieu for overtime (when not on call)
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays

We are a friendly, close-knit team with a low staff turnover and a strong focus on creating an enjoyable and supportive working environment.

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in farm animal practice
• A proactive, team-focused approach
• An interest in delivering high-quality, progressive farm veterinary care
• A desire to continue developing clinically and professionally

What We Offer

• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Structured mentoring programme
• RCVS membership funded
• BVA membership plus one additional professional membership funded
• Company vehicle
• Employee assistance programme
• Membership of Vetsalus

If you are an experienced farm animal vet looking to join a progressive, supportive practice where you can build a long-term and fulfilling career while enjoying an outstanding lifestyle, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like any further information on this role please contact Phil on 01228 710208.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] 

Advanced Breeding Technician (Cattle Embryo Transfer)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to start a career in advanced cattle breeding, covering all aspects of embryo transfer.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and self-motivated individual to join our Advanced Breeding team. This is a predominantly on-farm role, so a good working knowledge of livestock, particularly pedigree cattle is desirable.

Experience in artificial insemination (AI) of cattle would be advantageous, though not essential, as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will have essential livestock experience, strong organisational and computer skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach, with the capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

Full role-based training will be provided.

• Full-time position with some flexibility required around working hours
• XL Vet Member Practice: www.xlvets.co.uk
• 25 days holiday plus 8 BH’s
• Employee Assistance Programme

Our recruitment package includes Private Medical Insurance, ongoing support, training and development as well as the option to join our Cycle to Work Scheme. 

Please send your Covering Letter & CV to [email protected] 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a vet with a keen interest in, and enthusiasm for, advanced cattle breeding, involving all aspects of embryo transfer.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and self-motivated individual to join our Advanced Breeding team, based at our Newbiggin (Penrith) branch, to help deliver and develop our nation-wide service.

Experience in embryo flushing, ovum pick-up (OPU), embryo transfer (ET) or artificial insemination (AI) of cattle would be advantageous, though not essential, as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will join the team to deliver Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) and conventional flushing (MOET) both at our breeding centres and on our clients’ farms throughout the UK, as well as embryo transfer UK-wide. Understanding of ET legislation and requirements will need to be developed to help support the growing team.

Full role-based training will be provided.

Key Requirements: Applicants must be MRCVS qualified, with strong organisational and computer skills, excellent communication abilities, good manual dexterity, a proactive and initiative-driven approach, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and the willingness and flexibility to travel throughout the UK, including nights away from home.

• Full-time position with some flexibility required around working hours
• XL Vet Member Practice: www.xlvets.co.uk
• 25 days holiday plus 8 BH’s
• Employee Assistance Programme

Our recruitment package includes Private Medical Insurance, ongoing support, training and development as well as the option to join our Cycle to Work Scheme. 

Please forward your Covering Letter & CV to [email protected]