Salary up to £65,000 plus £5,000 Welcome Bonus plus £5,000 Relocation Allowance
Join our friendly, proactive team at Forge Farm Vets in Shropshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Farm Vet to join our dedicated team of five vets in our Farm only practice. This role is offered on either a 12 month FTC or permanent basis depending on your requirements.
We work closely with progressive beef, dairy and sheep farms, building long term relationships and delivering exceptional care.
Why join us?
-A close-knit supportive team who enjoy working together
-Opportunities to take the lead on projects and mentor colleagues
-Varied, engaging caseload with a strong emphasis on herd and flock planning
-Modern facilities and all the kit you need to do your job well
-Encouragement to share ideas and help shape the future of our farm services
The Rota
Open to Part time and Full-time applications. Will include participation in an out of hours rota for evenings and weekends
About the area:
Beautiful Shropshire has rolling countryside, vibrant market towns, and easy access to both the Welsh hills and bustling cities such as Shrewsbury, Chester and Birmingham. Whether you're into hiking, cycling, food festivals or just enjoying a proper country pub, you'll find plenty to love here.
About you:
-Confident in farm animal medicine and surgery
-A natural communicator who enjoys building trust with farmers
-Ready to take on responsibilities within the team
-Positive and adaptable; ready to muck in when needed
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 -
Work-life balance
6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidaysAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helplineEnhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payInitiatives focused on colleague wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rataCertificate supportLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membershipVDS coverRCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteriaVoluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit youAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiscounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.