Experienced Farm Vet - Devon


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£40,000 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	DEVON
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	14 Nov 2026

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Summary

Experienced Farm Vet – South Devon

Salary up to £60,000 FTE DOE + Excellent Benefits | 4-Day Week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an

Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join an independent mixed veterinary practice in South Devon. With a farmer-focused team of 14 farm vets, four Animal Technical Assistants (ATTs) and two AI technicians, the practice offers a varied caseload, clinical freedom and excellent opportunities for professional development.

Why Join?

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4-day working week – 32 hours, considered full-time

• Salary up to £60,000 FTE, plus company vehicle and fuel allowance

• Generous CPD allowance, including certificate support

• Private healthcare and enhanced family leave benefits

• Supportive, independent practice with a strong team culture

The Role

The Farm Vet will manage a diverse farm animal caseload covering dairy, beef, sheep, calf rearers, smallholders, farm parks, a zoo and wildlife sanctuaries.

The role includes a minimum 1:5 out-of-hours rota, with a rolling or fixed day in lieu. Experienced colleagues provide support and out-of-hours backup whenever required.

The practice is well equipped with an in-house laboratory, scanning and digital imaging equipment, a portable hydraulic foot-trimming crush and a VaDia milking time test kit. The team also benefits from access to small animal and equine facilities, alongside support from multiple certificate holders.

About the Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon with strong farm animal clinical skills, excellent communication abilities and a practical, farmer-focused approach. They will enjoy working collaboratively while maintaining clinical autonomy and delivering high-quality veterinary care.

Additional Benefits

• Company vehicle and fuel allowance

• Generous CPD and certificate support

• Private healthcare

• Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay

• Cycle to work scheme

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

• Birthday day off

Based between Dartmoor and the South Devon coast, this opportunity combines a rewarding farm veterinary caseload with an excellent lifestyle and work-life balance.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Megan on 01904 570056 or email

m.pinder@purovets.com

You can also WhatsApp us at

WhatsApp - Purovets and we are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our great opportunities.

To view all our vacancies, please visit

https://purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/

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-60021

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