Job Description Join Our Award-Winning Farm & Equine Team in Rural Lancashire Are you a confident vet looking for a role that blends professional growth with a fantastic work-life balance? We’re a multi-award-winning, well-established practice with a close-knit team, and we’d love for you to join us About the Role: You’ll be part of our dedicated Farm Animal and Equine Team, working across a diverse caseload that includes family-run dairy farms, pedigree beef and sheep, smallholders, and a thriving equine practice covering sports and leisure horses. Whether you have a preference for farm or equine work, we’ll support your interests and career development. Why Join Us? Our ethos is simple: we want our team to be happy at work. That means fostering a supportive and respectful environment where everyone looks out for each other. It’s no surprise that we have a very low staff turnover – many of our vets have been with us for years We’re committed to your professional growth, offering opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career in a friendly and collaborative setting. What Our Team Says: “The support here is amazing – colleagues are always happy to help, and the work-life balance is excellent. I’ve been given fantastic opportunities to grow as a vet.” “This practice has such a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The clients are great, and I always feel valued and supported.” Our Facilities & Equipment: Our team operates from a purpose-built, beautifully converted barn in the Lancashire countryside, complete with: Large animal theatre and stables Soon-to-be-completed arena for lameness workups Mobile CR x-ray, battery-powered ultrasound scanners, modern video endoscopes, and top-quality diagnostic equipment for on-site procedures Work-Life Balance & Rota: We’ve worked hard to develop a rota that promotes a great work-life balance: Vets finish at 5:30 pm 1 in 5 first on-call rota, with backup always available Half-day off after a night on-call Friday afternoon off following a weekend worked 3 out of 5 weekends completely undisturbed Life Outside Work: We love to socialise From summer BBQs and pub quizzes to our annual Christmas party, there are plenty of opportunities to unwind with the team. We also get involved in local events, charity fundraisers, and even an annual 13-mile pub crawl Discover Lancashire: If you’re new to the area, you’ll love the mix of countryside and city life. We’re nestled between the Ribble Valley and the Pennine Way, with the Forest of Bowland, Yorkshire Dales, and Lake District all within easy reach. Fancy city life? Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds are close by for shopping, nightlife, and culture. The Benefits: Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 4×4 vehicle, laptop, and mobile provided 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service Holiday buy-back scheme (one of our vets took a 4-week trip to Australia) Generous CPD allowance (£1,750 - £2,500 / 5-8 days pro rata) Professional fees paid for RCVS & VDS Accommodation available Visa sponsorship Bring your well-behaved dog to work Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity & sick pay Join Us If you’re looking for a friendly and supportive team where you can thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Call us for an informal chat or apply now We are committed to a fair recruitment process and encourage applications from all backgrounds.