Farm Department Logistics & Operations Lead (Part-Time, Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a part-time team member on a fixed-term contract to support our operations team. The role offers flexible working hours, making it ideal for someone balancing other commitments.

We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to provide maternity cover for our Farm Department Logistics and Operations Lead. In this temporary role, you will support our busy team of vets and veterinary technicians, helping to ensure the smooth coordination of logistics and operations so we can continue delivering an exceptional veterinary service to our farm clients.

Would you like to be part of a progressive, independently owned veterinary practice with over 100 years of history and exciting expansion plans? As our maternity cover Logistics and Operations Lead, you will play a key role in coordinating daily activities within our farm department.

Shepton Vets Farm provides veterinary services to more than 100 dairy clients, as well as beef, sheep, and smallholding farms across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. In addition to our core veterinary work, we deliver farmer training courses, teach Bristol University students, and provide export services.

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit someone to provide maternity cover leading logistics and operations within the Farm Department at Shepton Vets.

This is a critical role coordinating the efficient daily processes within the farm office. You will organise vets’ and vet technicians’ diaries while supporting our teams out on farm to deliver our practice ethos of “Going Further For Our Farmers.”

Although this is a fixed-term contract, there may be future employment opportunities for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

· Act as the first point of contact for our clients when they contact the practice for veterinary advice, medicine orders, or appointment scheduling

· Support our vets and veterinary technicians in coordinating their work on farm

· Work closely with the veterinary team to manage and organise diaries efficiently across the department

· Support the planning and delivery of farmer training courses

· Organise and coordinate our stands at local agricultural shows, supporting our community values

· Oversee the fleet of vehicles and equipment, ensuring our team can deliver a first-class service to clients

In return, we provide training and support to help you succeed in the role, and you will enjoy a varied position where no two days are the same.

Requirements

· Knowledge of the agricultural industry

· Excellent communication and organisational skills

· Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively

· Experience with telephone and verbal communication

· Experience using computer programmes to manage workflows

Preferred

· A Level or equivalent qualification

· Previous experience in an operations or logistics role

· Full driving licence

Role Details

Contract type: Fixed-term – 12 months (maternity cover) Hours: Part time

Working pattern:

· Flexible hours covering either early starts (from 8:00am) or late finishes (until 5:30pm)

· 1 in 6 Saturdays (8:30am – 12:30pm)

Location: Office-based – Shepton Mallet Start date: ASAP

Salary: £25,000 (pro rata)

Benefits

· Company pension

· Discounted veterinary care for your animals

· Free parking

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