Donaldson’s Farm and Equine are an independent first opinion, large animal practice near Holmfirth in the foothills of the Peak District. We are looking for an enthusiastic Equine Vet to join our growing team and develop their career in equine ambulatory practice. Our loyal client base is growing, with diversity from competitive sport horses across all disciplines, to loved leisure horses.
You would be joining a team of three equine-only vets, working alongside a further team of six mixed farm/equine practitioners and five support staff. Our vets are all encouraged to pursue their interests and given clinical freedom to work-up their cases. We are a very friendly team where cases are regularly discussed between vets where senior vets offer direct or advisory support. The role is primarily ambulatory, however we have an exam room with stocks and four stables as well as use of two large indoor schools and outdoor trot up facilities, at our location based on a livery stables in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. Modern diagnostic equipment and therapeutics include: DR X-ray machine, ultrasound scanner, gastroscope, video endoscope, power dental kits, diode laser and Pro-Stride APS.
A fair share of equine on-call nights and weekends is required (1 in 5 on call rota) but critical patients/colics are not hospitalised overnight, helping you to preserve a work-life balance. Holmfirth has fantastic opportunities for horse riding, cycling, dog-walking, climbing and with over thirty bars and restaurants, it is a vibrant town centre.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year’s experience of equine work and the salary will be commensurate with experience. Candidates must be RCVS registered. Generous CPD allowance per annum. 1/2 day back for weekend on call. VDS, RCVS, BEVA membership paid. Interested applicants should please email their CV and covering letter to enquiries@donaldsonsfarmandequine.co.uk