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6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays – plus your birthday off Private medical insurance Enhanced family-friendly leave and pay 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme £1,250 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD Certificate and advanced learning support & Access to Vetlexicon online resources World leading IVC Evidensia Training Centres £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
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Farm 24 OOH Veterinary Surgeon
Priory Vets, Cardigan - Large Animal, Cardigan, Wales
Discipline: Farm
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE
Farm 24 OOH Veterinary Surgeon
Salary up to £65,000 FTE DOE
Up to £5000 Welcome Bonus + £5000 Relocation Allowance
Shaping the future – Supporting our farming community in West Wales
We are proud to support the farming community across Cardigan, Pembrokeshire and the surrounding areas, working closely with beef, sheep, and mixed farms at the times they need us most. As part of our evolving Farm Out of Hours service, you’ll play a vital role in providing reliable, sustainable emergency cover for our clients and their businesses.
This is an excellent opportunity for a farm vet who enjoys emergency work but is looking for real flexibility, balance, and a role that can be shaped around their lifestyle.
A varied and rewarding emergency caseload
This role is focused primarily on farm out-of-hours emergencies, with a strong emphasis on obstetrics and acute presentations. It would suit a vet who is confident working independently at night and comfortable building strong, trusted relationships with local farmers and practice teams.
The caseload is seasonal by nature, with busy spring months balanced by quieter periods at other times of the year, allowing for meaningful downtime and recovery.
Where appropriate, emergencies can be attended from home if you live locally, or from accommodation provided during your on-call periods.
True flexibility – built around you
We recognise that one size does not fit all. Our priority is building a sustainable OOH model, and we are genuinely flexible in how this role is structured.
Options we can accommodate include:
•1 week on 1 week off or 2 weeks on 2 weeks off OOH pattern.
•Alternative rota patterns by discussion
•Opportunity to include day work during off weeks if desired, to maintain and develop clinical skills
•Flexibility around start dates and working patterns
We’re open to shaping the role around the right person — whether you want to focus purely on OOH or prefer a blended role.
What we offer
•Competitive salary DOE, reflecting experience and agreed working pattern
•Vehicle provided
•Accommodation available during on-call periods if required
•Visa sponsorship available
•Standard IVC Evidensia benefits package
•Holiday allowance built around your working pattern
Life in West Wales
Cardigan, Pembrokeshire and the surrounding area offer an outstanding quality of life, with beautiful coastline, countryside, and a strong farming community. Whether you enjoy outdoor pursuits, coastal living, or a quieter pace of life, West Wales offers space to breathe while remaining well connected.
You Matter to Us – Your Benefits at a Glance
Work-life Balance & Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Colleague Benefits
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking for a role that supports your ambitions and respects your work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for an informal, confidential chat.
Priory Vets, Cardigan - Large Animal
Gwalia Gardens, Pwllhai, Cardigan, SA43 1DB, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
Equine
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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Maizie Brown from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.