Equine Veterinary Surgeon – Suffolk

We are looking for an equine veterinary surgeon to join our client’s team based in Suffolk.

About The Role 

We are looking for an experienced equine veterinary surgeon to join our client’s team of five equine and large animal veterinary surgeons.

As an equine veterinary surgeon, you will routinely cover the treatment of horses and donkeys. Some of your responsibilities include:

• Lameness work ups
• Dentistry
• Endoscope
• Minor surgery
• Radiography
• Blood samples
• Vettings
• JMB measurements
• Vaccinations
• Wound management
• Skin conditions
• Stud work (if interested)

The day starts at 08.30 and finishes at 17.30, with an hour for lunch. For one night a week you will be on call (emergencies only): 17.30 – 08.30 next day.

The weekend rota is two weekends in six, with two days back as days off: 08.30 Sat – 08.30 Monday. A nurse takes the emergency phone calls and will contact the vet if necessary.

Emergency out-of-hours work may include an occasional small holding animal (i.e. goat/alpaca)

About The Practice

Our client is an independent veterinary group that has been providing a caring and professional service for all domestic pets, horses and small holding animals for more than 50 years. They have six practice sites in total. Two are equine centres with modern facilities and a dedicated team of equine veterinary nurses and receptionists who understand the clients’ needs and work with vets to deliver the best care for the horses.

The practice has a range of modern equipment and facilities at each site. You will be provided with a fully equipped practice vehicle and have a mobile phone and laptop with the necessary software and access to
all the animals’ history details.

For more information contact Jonathan Lewis below or email me jlewis@glvets.com / call me 01291 645871 

Gardner Llewelyn are a 3 times award winning Specialist Veterinary Recruitment Agency. We supply staff on a permanent and temporary basis throughout the UK, Europe and Asia. Our website is www.glvets.com. Main office number is 01291 645 871