27/10/2026
🐮 Full Time – Farm Receptionist Vacancy
📍 Location: Ivybridge/Dartington
Are you organised, approachable and enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same?
We are looking for a friendly and proactive Farm Receptionist to join our busy farm veterinary team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast paced environment and wants to be part of a great team supporting farmers and their livestock.
Roles and responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
•Answering incoming calls and dealing with farmer enquiries in a friendly and professional manner
•Managing the busy farm diary, booking and coordinating visits
•Handling emergencies and helping to prioritise urgent cases, adjusting the diary as needed
•Responding to emails and attaching lab reports
•Dispensing farm medications
•Unpacking the daily farm stock order
•Assisting the farm vets with any administrative tasks
•Helping keep the day to day operation of the farm department organised and running efficiently
What are we looking for?
•Excellent communication and customer service skills
•A calm, organised and practical approach even when things get busy
•Good IT and administration skills
•The ability to multitask, prioritise and use your initiative
•A positive, flexible attitude and a great team spirit
•Must have an interest in farm work with experience
Why join us?
You’ll be joining a supportive, friendly team of 14 farm vets, 4 ATTs, 2 AI technicians and 8 farm admin staff. No two days are the same and you will play an important role in helping our farm vets provide the best possible service to our farm clients.
Hours:
•8am – 5pm/9am – 6pm Monday to Friday
•1:4 Saturday Rota (with time back in lieu within the month)
If you’re enthusiastic, enjoy a varied role and want to be part of our friendly team we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, send a CV and covering letter to:
Abbie Merryfield, Farm Department Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01803 900181
