Are you an experienced farm vet ready to step into leadership — or a Clinical Lead looking for structured support to progress? This is a rare opportunity to shape a proactive farm veterinary service in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, while enjoying balance, development, and a welcoming team culture.

Key details

• Location: Cornwall, Southwest England
• Role type: Farm Animal Clinical Director (or Clinical Lead with progression)
• Hours: Full time (flexible contracts considered – 4 or 5 days)
• Salary: £55,000–£70,000 DOE
• OOH rota: Excellent 1:12 rota (shared with equine team)

About the role
This senior role offers the chance to lead and develop progressive herd health and consultancy-led farm services. You'll work closely with management and clinical colleagues to deliver high standards of farm veterinary care while supporting and mentoring Telecommunication's, vet techs, and junior vets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving proactive herd health planning and progressive farm services
• Overseeing government OV work as Vet Services Manager
• Shaping Client charging structures to support modern farm veterinary medicine
• Supporting and mentoring the farm veterinary team at all levels
• Collaborating with experienced Clinical Directors across the wider group

About you

• MRCVS-qualified farm vet with strong clinical skills
• Passionate about proactive, high-quality farm veterinary care
• Confident communicator with leadership ambitions (or current leadership experience)
• Keen to mentor and develop colleagues at all levels
• Collaborative and supportive, with a positive, proactive approach

Package & benefits

• Salary £55,000–£70,000 DOE
• Relocation assistance up to £8,000
• CPD: £1,750 5 days (or £2,500 8 days for certificate holders)
• Full support for certificates and leadership training
• 5 weeks holiday Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Professional fees paid: RCVS, VDS, BVA
• Enhanced sick pay, enhanced family-friendly benefits, wellbeing programme
• Health Shield, colleague perks and annual pay reviews
• Flexible working (full-time, part-time, or structured progression plan)

Why relocate here?
Cornwall offers a stunning lifestyle outside of work — from rolling countryside and rural community life to coastlines just minutes away. Whether you're into walking, riding, surfing, or paddleboarding, you'll have the work–life balance to enjoy it all.
 

Must Haves

• RCVS Registered (or soon to be)

• Possess the right to work in the United Kingdom

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What Happens Next?

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