We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced farm animal vet to join our expanding team. We are part of a 4 centre multidisciplinary independent practice, with 16 farm vets including multiple certificate and diploma holders. 

Based in North Cumbria, the Lake District National Park is on our doorstep and there is plenty of opportunity to explore what this beautiful area has to offer. We promote a good work life balance with currently a 1 in 7 OOH rota, 4.5 working week as standard, time in lieu for overtime (when not on call) and 5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays. 

We are a friendly and supportive team, with a low staff turnover, which values the importance of job satisfaction. We work closely with our progressive clients who are proactive and motivated. We have a strong dairy client base, as well as servicing progressive beef and sheep farms, including active flock health and calf health clubs. We encourage vets to pursue their own specific areas of interest, of which there are plenty of options. 

We provide a high standard of service to our clients through proactive health planning utilising all the usual tools and software plus abdominal laparoscopic surgery, VetTech services including in house foot trimmer, farmer training, an advanced breeding department in addition to providing overseas farm consultancy. CPD is strongly encouraged as are specialist interests and further qualifications - all supported by certificate and diploma holders. 

We are looking for an experienced clinician who is looking for the next step in their career.

Other information: 

- Private medical insurance 

- Enhanced maternity/paternity package  

- Mentoring programme 

- RCVS membership 

- BVA membership plus one other membership funded 

- Employee assistance programme 

- Company vehicle 

- Member of Vetsalus

If you are interested in this role please phone Phil for a chat on 01228 710208 or click on contact button.

Due to expanding workload Paragon Veterinary Group are looking for an equine vet to join their friendly and growing ambulatory team of vets, supported both in the clinic and on the road by 3 experienced equine technicians.

Paragon Veterinary Group is an independently owned veterinary practice and active member of XLVets. The equine team is based at Newbiggin, near Penrith, having a wide range of on site facilities including a stable block, knockdown box, heated examination rooms and theatre, weighbridge and 23 paddocks, supported by portable DR x-ray, ultrasound, dental power tools, surgical laser, video gastroscope, video respiratory and dental endoscopes and a therapeutic laser.

A diverse caseload is seen with the full range of clients including National Hunt race yards, competition horses, riding schools, pet ponies and donkeys. Vets are given full clinical freedom to work up cases, while being encouraged and supported in developing their own areas of interest. We are a well respected and busy BEVA approved AI centre, performing chilled and frozen AI during the Spring and Summer months. There are opportunities for teaching as a host practice for clinical rotations for Surrey Vet School and as a popular EMS practice. We host a veterinary dental specialist for advanced dentistry clinics throughout the year and have excellent relationships with a number of nearby referral centres for both orthopaedic and medicine cases. We also provide veterinary cover for local British Eventing Affiliated competitions, unaffiliated Eventing and British Harness Racing fixtures.

Package details
- 4.5 day week
- Shared rota for equine only out of hours
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (time back in lieu for bank holidays worked)
- 5 days paid CPD allowance with further qualifications and personal development encouraged
- Mentoring support
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- VDS indemnity cover
- RCVS, BVA and BEVA memberships fully funded
- Company car (for private use if needed) and mobile phone

Our location near the lovely market town of Penrith, on the edge of the Lake District National Park, provides a fantastic base for walkers, climbers, cyclists and water sport enthusiasts while having excellent transport links via road and train.

To apply please send a covering letter and CV to - [email protected] or for further information please call us on 01768 483789 or visit our website www.paragonvet.com