Permanent Assistant Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Surgeon – Farnham

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Equine Ambulatory Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly and experienced team in the Farnham area of Surrey. The role offers the chance to work with a varied ambulatory caseload of sport and pleasure horses while developing your clinical skills within a collaborative practice.

Key Details

- Position: Permanent, with a fixed-term contract also considered.

- Working Pattern: Full-time.

- Working Week: Four or five days.

- OOH: 1-in-6 second on-call rota.

- Duties: Ambulatory veterinary care, routine visits, diagnostics, dentistry and emergency cases.

- Salary: Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Why You'll Love This Role

This is a hands-on ambulatory position that combines clinical variety with strong team support. You will also have access to your own vehicle and specialist equipment, alongside genuine encouragement for further qualifications and professional development.

About the Role

You will provide comprehensive ambulatory care across the local area, supporting a varied equine caseload that includes sport and pleasure horses. The work includes routine visits, diagnostics, dentistry and emergency cases.

The successful candidate will work as part of a supportive and experienced veterinary team. The role is suited to an equine vet who is comfortable managing ambulatory cases and wants to continue developing clinically.

The practice operates a 1-in-6 second on-call rota. Each ambulatory vet is provided with a company vehicle, individual digital radiography equipment and battery-powered dental equipment.

About the Practice

This equine clinic provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services and 24-hour emergency care to horse owners across Surrey and the surrounding area. The team works collaboratively and benefits from excellent facilities and modern diagnostic equipment.

The practice places a strong emphasis on clinical development and encourages vets to pursue further qualifications and develop their individual areas of interest.

Working in Farnham

Farnham sits within Surrey and offers convenient access to the Surrey Hills, the South Downs, the South Coast and central London. For veterinary professionals, the area combines a rural working environment with practical commuting options and access to a wider network of towns and cities.

Benefits

- Five weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

- Company 4x4 vehicle.

- Individual digital radiography equipment.

- Battery-powered dental equipment.

- Generous CPD allowance.

- Support with further qualifications and professional development.

- Additional company benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of caseload can I expect?

You will work with a varied ambulatory caseload of sport and pleasure horses. The role includes routine visits, diagnostics, dentistry, and emergency cases.

Is there any out-of-hours work?

Yes. The role includes a 1-in-6 second on-call rota.

Is this a permanent or locum position?

A permanent position is preferred, although a fixed-term contract may also be considered.

What experience is required?

Applicants should ideally have MRCVS status or eligibility to register with the RCVS, previous equine ambulatory experience, and confidence managing a varied caseload.

What support will be available?

The practice offers a collaborative team environment, a generous CPD allowance and support with further qualifications and professional development.

If you are an equine Veterinary Surgeon seeking a varied ambulatory role with strong support and scope for development, I would encourage you to apply.

Job Reference No: JN-35379