Calf Rearer

Calf Rearer
Competitive Salary

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies currently has three openings. We have one opening for a Calf Rearer who will take responsibility for the husbandry, health and welfare of all calves up to the age of 4 months of age. Be involved with all day-to-day routines associated with the running of a large 240 cow, high yielding 11,000 litre dairy herd and associated young-stock including milking and feeding of the cows.

Full-time (35 hours per week, plus 6 hours contractual overtime and Plus 15% Variable Hours Premium).

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Experience of Milking cows, Calf and Heifer rearing
• Commitment to animal welfare and have sound skills in animal handling and animal care / welfare
• Other duties such as basic tractor/telehandler driving, feeding, bedding, fencing and maintenance will provide variety to the role
• You must have good working knowledge and recent experience of dairy cows including recognition of ill health and common problems
• The ability to work in a physically demanding environment is essential
• Ability to work regularly over weekends and holidays as part of a rota and from time to time work extra hours in evenings as required by the farm manager

As a valued member of our team you can expect: A competitive salary plus Variable Hours Premium, a rent free three bed family home close to good schools and an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work as part of a diverse and vibrant international community.

Closing date for applications: 2 September 2025.

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