Farm Practice Manager

Full-Time

Lead, Innovate and Help Shape the Future of Farm Veterinary Services

Are you an organised, proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement? Would you like to play a key role within a progressive, independently owned veterinary practice with ambitious plans for growth?

Shepton Veterinary Group is seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Farm Practice Manager to support and drive the continued success of our dedicated farm veterinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who thrives on variety, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to make a genuine impact within a modern and innovative farm practice.

About Us

Established in 1922, Shepton Veterinary Group has been supporting the farming community for over 100 years. Based in Shepton Mallet, we work with a progressive client base across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset, delivering high-quality farm veterinary services and practical solutions to livestock businesses.

As proud members of XLVets, we are committed to collaboration, innovation, and providing exceptional service to our clients.

The Role

As Farm Practice Manager, you will work closely with the Directors, veterinary team and farm office staff to ensure the smooth, efficient and compliant operation of the farm practice. You will lead operational improvements, support strategic projects, and help foster a positive, high-performing culture across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Directors on operational and strategic projects, including TB tenders, carbon footprinting and social value initiatives.
• Help ensure the farm office runs smoothly, including rota planning, holiday coordination and development planning.
• Support holiday approvals, CPD tracking, compliance and audit requests.
• Maintain high standards across the practice, including regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Lead recruitment activity, from drafting job descriptions and advertising roles to coordinating interviews and offers and support a welcoming onboarding process for new team members.
• Help develop, review and embed policies, procedures and best practice ways of working.
• Produce management reports, monitor KPIs and support insight-led decision making.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and support to the farm office team, helping colleagues grow and thrive.
• Encourage open communication and strong collaboration across departments.
• Facilitate internal meetings that keep the team connected, engaged and moving forward together.
• Explore opportunities to use technology and AI to make workflows smarter and more effective.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual who can balance operational management with strategic thinking.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in practice, operations or business management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• An interest in innovation, technology and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.

Experience within the veterinary, agricultural or healthcare sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position.
• Competitive salary of £40,000, dependent on experience.
• A varied, rewarding and influential role within a progressive farm veterinary practice.
• The opportunity to help shape the future direction of the business.
• A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.

Experienced Farm Veterinary Surgeon

Would you like to be part of a progressive, independently owned veterinary practice with exciting expansion plans? Shepton Farm Vets are looking for an experienced Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team.

Established in 1922, Shepton Veterinary Group has been supporting the farming community for over 100 years. From our main site in Shepton Mallet, we work with a proactive client base across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset, delivering modern, high-quality farm veterinary services. We are a proud member of XLVets.

The Role

You will join a well‑established team of 12 farm vets, supported by 4 Veterinary Technicians/ATTs, with excellent clinical, technical and administrative backup.

The role offers a varied and rewarding caseload with a strong emphasis on dairy cattle work.

Our services go well beyond reactive care and include:

• Proactive dairy herd health and fertility
• Data‑led decision making using Uniform and Total Vet
• Progressive beef and sheep health planning
• Laparoscopic DA correction and advanced breeding opportunities
• Vet Tech and ATT‑led services to support efficient vet time

There is genuine flexibility to shape the role around your interests. Whether your focus is fertility, youngstock or mobility, there are many opportunities for development within our growing independent practice.

About You

We are ideally looking for someone with:

• Experience as a farm animal veterinary surgeon
• A proactive, team‑focused approach
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A commitment to high standards of farm animal practice
• An interest in continued clinical and professional development

What We Offer

• 4.5‑day working week (full‑time), with flexible working patterns considered
• Quiet OOH rota (currently 1 in 5)
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Fully funded CPD, with support toward certificates and further qualifications
• A supportive, progressive and friendly team, including Certificate holders and Advanced Practitioners
• Long‑term career development opportunities within a large independent practice