Farm Veterinary Surgeon - York
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £45,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | York |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-55112-20726 |
Summary
Farm Veterinary Surgeon – York
• Varied Farm Caseload: Primarily beef and sheep work, with opportunities to handle dairy, camelid and export cases
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a close-knit five-vet team with a strong emphasis on collaboration and client relationships
• Career Development: Generous £1,750 CPD allowance, paid professional memberships, and clear progression opportunities
• Balanced Rota: Full-time 40 hours per week with just one night on call per week and one weekend in five (with a day off in lieu)
• Attractive Benefits Package: Salary up to £45,000, 6.6 weeks’ paid holiday, Health Shield cover, car, laptop, and phone provided
The Opportunity
A well-established, RCVS-accredited farm practice just outside the historic city of York is seeking a Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join its cohesive five-vet team. This is an ideal position for a dedicated vet who thrives on building lasting client relationships and delivering high-quality livestock care.
About the Practice
Founded in 2000, the practice provides a livestock-focused service while supporting smallholdings, open farms and owners of companion farm animals. The experienced veterinary team—many with specialist certificates—offers in-depth advice on everything from parasitology to advanced fertility work. Their commitment to the profession includes regular contributions to farming media, international conference presentations, and training future generations of farm vets.
The Role
The successful candidate will be a confident, collaborative professional capable of managing a varied caseload, predominantly beef and sheep with some dairy, camelid and export work.
• Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
• Rota: one night per week and one weekend in five on call (with a day off in lieu)
• Generous CPD allowance and strong support for career development
Location
Situated a few miles east of York, the practice offers easy access to the North York Moors, Yorkshire Wolds and the east coast. York’s rich history, cultural events and excellent transport links—including a rail service to London in under two hours—make this a highly desirable location.
Benefits
• Salary up to £45,000 (DOE)
• 6.6 weeks’ paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum
• Health Shield contributions for treatments from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS and two additional professional memberships paid
• VDS cover
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews and career progression opportunities
• Car, laptop and phone provided
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated farm vet to join a supportive, forward-thinking team and make a real impact within a thriving rural community. Interested candidates are invited to apply and become part of a practice that values professional growth and close client relationships.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lily on 01904 570056 or email l.thorpe@purovets.com
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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-55112