• A varied and rewarding caseload Enjoy a diverse mix of work including routine herd fertility visits (collaborating with lay staff for data recording), bull fertility testing, TB testing, herd health planning, 24-hour emergency care, disease outbreak investigations, and in-depth herd performance analysis.
• A strong and diverse client base Work closely with an established beef client base and an active sheep flock health club. There are also opportunities to expand services to camelids, goats, and pigs for those with a special interest.
• Collaborative professional culture Take part in regular discussion groups and farmer meetings to share ideas, review performance, and stay ahead of industry developments.
• Ongoing learning and engagement Benefit from a calendar of in-house talks, on-farm walks, practical workshops, and Young Farmers events — because we believe collaboration drives progress.
• Excellent Equine caseload Develop your equine caseload with work in lameness investigations, advanced diagnostics, preventative veterinary care, pre-purchase examinations, and referral cases.

The Team

Our Large Animal team brings together over 100 years of combined experience. We are progressive, supportive and genuinely invested in delivering outstanding service to our loyal farming clients.

We are also deeply embedded in our community — sponsoring local events such as the Staffordshire County Show, hosting quiz nights, and supporting the annual Staffordshire Christmas Tractor Run.

Who We’re Looking For

• An experienced, dedicated, and driven vet who is passionate about helping progressive farmers improve herd performance
• Someone who is looking for the next step in their career and relishes a new challenge. 
• The position is to join a team of farm vets, ATTS, and lay staff as we strive to improve and develop the service we offer to our large loyal following of farmers.

If you’re looking to join a forward-thinking practice with strong community ties, excellent facilities and genuine career progression — we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer

• 5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Certifications encouraged and funding available
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health insurance
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Extensive internal and funded external CPD

About us

Shires Vets is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.

We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.

​To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at [email protected] or call 07523268918.

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