My client is seeking an experienced Poultry Veterinary Surgeon – or an experienced Small Animal or Farm Vet looking to transition into poultry – to join their well-established and growing team in Herefordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest dedicated commercial poultry and game bird practices, offering a unique and rewarding career path with excellent work-life balance and clear progression opportunities.

The Practice

Founded in 2018, my client has grown into a leading name within the poultry sector, with multiple sites across the UK, in-house laboratories, and a specialist biosecurity division. They work closely with commercial poultry farms supplying major supermarkets, as well as genetic companies, pharmaceutical organisations, and research institutions.

The Role

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Herefordshire.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00, with a 1:4 weekend on-call rota following training.

The role offers a varied and engaging caseload, including:

Diagnostics through postmortems, laboratory work, and on-farm visits
Routine health and welfare planning, including schemes such as Lion Code and Red Tractor
Disease surveillance, including Avian Influenza response
Occasional export certification work
Data analysis and epidemiology
Building strong client relationships and delivering innovative, welfare-focused solutions

This opportunity offers a more balanced lifestyle compared to many other veterinary disciplines, alongside the chance to progress quickly into more senior responsibilities.

Training & Development

My client provides a highly supportive and collaborative environment, with a team of experienced vets holding a range of postgraduate qualifications.

They actively encourage career development and offer:

Generous CPD allowance including international opportunities
Support for further qualifications
Regular clinical collaboration and knowledge sharing

The Candidate

My client is ideally looking for:

An experienced Poultry Vet, or
A Small Animal or Farm Vet with postgraduate experience looking to transition into poultry

They will provide full support and training in poultry medicine.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence, resilience and decisiveness
Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability
Leadership and teamwork skills
Attention to detail
A genuine interest in poultry health and production

The Team

The Herefordshire team is close-knit and supportive, consisting of experienced vets, a practice manager, administrative support and a veterinary technician. They work collaboratively and regularly meet for clinical discussions.

The Location

Herefordshire offers an excellent quality of life, with beautiful countryside, a strong sense of community, and a range of outdoor activities. It combines rural living with good transport links and accessibility to larger towns and cities.

Package & Benefits

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications
7.2 weeks holiday including bank holidays
Car allowance and free onsite parking
Health Cash Plan
£1,750 CPD allowance plus 5 days CPD leave
RCVS fees paid plus two additional subscriptions
VDS cover
Enhanced family leave policies
Discounted veterinary fees
Retail, travel, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Company sick pay
Ongoing wellbeing support and activities

Please get in touch now for more details: 01395 200189 / Emillie.loaring@synergyvets.com

Position Closed

Poultry Veterinary Surgeon needed in Herefordshire