Equine Focused Veterinary Surgeon (2+ Years Qualified)
Independent Practice | Clinical Freedom | Leadership Development Opportunity
Station House Vets is a proudly independent, practice based near Malton, North Yorkshire. Our equine team is thriving, our facilities are expanding, and our clients are a joy to work with. We’re now looking for an experienced equine or mixed equine/small animal veterinary surgeon to join us in a role that can be shaped around your strengths, interests, and ambitions.
Whether you prefer predominantly equine, a true equine & small animal mix, or equine with light small animal work and support for the rest, we’re open to building the right role for the right person.
Why This Role Exists
Three years ago, we welcomed our first new graduate. Watching her grow into a confident, capable vet has been incredibly rewarding. Now she’s heading off to Australia for new adventures. We’re thrilled for her—but she leaves big shoes to fill. This is a genuine opportunity created by her departure.
What We’re Offering
A role with real influence
• Opportunity to shape the future of our equine service, including clinical direction, caseload development, and use of our expanding facilities
• Potential to take on a leadership role within the equine team (supportive, collaborative—not hierarchical)
• Partnership potential for the right person in the future
Working pattern
• Full time preferred, but part time arrangements considered
• Typically a 4 day week
• 1 in 4 or 5 weekend out of hours rota, with a sensible radius and well bonded clients
Independent practice benefits
• Complete clinical freedom
• Your ideas, initiatives, and CPD interests are encouraged and supported
• No corporate protocols, no sales targets
Equine Facilities & Equipment
You’ll have everything you need to work cases up properly:
• 8 stables, stocks, trot up lane, lunge ring
• Radiography box & padded knock down box
• Brand new Celtic SMR ultrasound
• DR X ray
• Video endoscope & gastroscope (successful monthly gastroscope clinics already established)
• Class 4 laser
• Two sets of modern dental kit
• In house lab and an excellent nursing team
• And importantly: if you can make a piece of kit work for the practice, we’ll seriously consider investing in it
Small Animal Work (Optional)
If you enjoy mixed practice, we can offer:
• A supportive small animal team including two certificate holders in medicine
• A varied caseload with the option to keep things simple or get involved more deeply
• Back up for surgery or complex cases if you prefer to focus on equine
What We’re Looking For
• 2–3+ years qualified (the role suits an experienced vet)
• Confident with routine equine work; interest in lameness, medicine, or dentistry welcomed
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Someone who wants to do a good job, enjoy their work, and be part of a supportive, friendly team
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• BEVA, MRCVS & VDS paid
• Fully funded CPD
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted veterinary care & free wellness plan for your own pets
• Bring your dog to work—staff kennelling available
• A genuinely lovely client base—many long standing and deeply bonded with the practice
• A beautiful place to live and work, with a thriving equestrian community
Interested? Let’s Talk
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your equine career, enjoy genuine work life balance, and be part of a practice that values people over profit, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 Email: rachel@stationhousevets.co.uk
🌍 Website: stationhousevets.com
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