Out of Hours Equine Veterinary Surgeon

About the Role

This is a temporary fixed-term opportunity to provide out-of-hours cover for Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic, initially for three months with the possibility of extension. You would take on approximately 50% of the first-call out-of-hours rota in a week-on-week-off pattern, always backed up by a second on-call vet. For someone seeking genuine work-life balance, this role delivers it: work your week, then have a full week off to rest and pursue your interests.

Although based in out-of-hours, you will integrate with the practice team and benefit from the support of fellow vets with broad clinical interests and multiple RCVS certificate holders. There may also be opportunities to earn extra income through locum cover during clinic hours if you wish.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide first-call out-of-hours emergency and critical-care cover for equine patients across the region
• Manage approximately 50% of the rota, shared with a colleague in a week-on-week-off arrangement
• Respond to callouts Monday to Thursday 4.30pm to 8.30am, and Friday 4.30pm to Monday 8.30am, including bank holidays
• Work ambulatory cases with access to clinic facilities including stabling, surgical suite with stocks, digital radiography, ultrasound, and videoscopes
• Contribute to a tech-enabled practice environment using bespoke phone apps for bookings, rotas, and remote access to practice management systems

Requirements

• Qualified equine veterinary surgeon (MRCVS or equivalent)
• Significant experience in equine emergency and out-of-hours work
• Competence in ambulatory and clinic-based equine medicine and surgery
• RCVS certificate holders or those studying for a certificate encouraged, but the right person for the team is valued above experience alone

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Funded CPD allowance of £1,750 per annum (pro rata)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• My Perks: cashback, discounts, and offers across shopping, travel, and entertainment
• Health Cash Plan covering dentistry, sports massage, and other wellbeing treatments
• VDS cover

About the Practice

Fellowes Farm Equine Clinic is part of VetPartners, a group recognised as Employer of the Year at the Press BusinessIQ Awards. The practice provides comprehensive care to a diverse range of equine patients, with out-of-hours emergency work forming an integral part of the service. The team includes vets with broad specialist interests and multiple RCVS certificate holders, and the practice is managed by a tech-savvy team that streamlines admin through bespoke systems.

Located in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire, the clinic is equipped with excellent facilities including stabling, surgical theatre with stocks, digital radiography, ultrasound, and videoscopes. VetPartners is committed to supporting and developing every team member.