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Veterinary Biosciences graduate, looking to gain more experience working in the agricultural sector, with experience in suckler cattle, dairy cattle, and sheep farming systems, and within the veterinary industry. Keen to learn and further develop skills.
BSc
Mainly Livestock, Mixed Farming
BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Biosciences
Full Car Licence
Tractor, Telehandler/Fork Lift, Fencing
Dairy, Beef, Sheep, Lambing, Calving
Experience in driving various tractors, loading and unloading feeders etc., telehander driving/operating experience, and quadbike and trailer driving.
Full UK Driving Licence
7+ years experience on a mixed hillfarm with a beef suckler herd of 80 blue-grey cattle, and 290 ewes.
7+ years of experience in lambing.
1 year of experience on a dairy farm milking 250+ Holstein Friesian cattle, with main responsibilities in calf care.
2 years experience in calving and use of a calving jack.
Experience in milking 60 Holstien cattle in a double-8 herringbone parlour.
A season lambing on an organic sheep and beef farm.
As well as farm practicals and handling from university degree.
Female
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21
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United Kingdom
Ayrshire
English
Yes
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Spend time with my partner, family and friends. Enjoy being out in nature and staying healthy, through sports.
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General Farm Worker
At West Gatehead Farm September 2025 Present
Assist with the daily management, milking and calving of a 250+ Holstein Friesian herd,
maintaining high standards of animal health and welfare.
Milk cows using a double-10 herringbone parlour, identifying signs of mastitis, milk
fever, ill health, and cows suitable for AI through effective heat detection.
Monitor herd and calf health, develop treatment plans and administer medications
when required, vaccinations and routine dosing.
Manage calf housing, including individual calf care, automatic milk feeders, bedding
management and maintaining high welfare standards.
Support lameness management through routine monitoring, early intervention and
foot bathing.
Operate tractors, loaders and other machinery, and carry out general farm
maintenance including fencing, electric fencing, and livestock housing upkeep.
Work effectively in all weather conditions to ensure daily farm operations are
completed safely.
Work collaboratively with farm staff to maintain high standards of animal welfare,
and ensure safe and efficient farm operations in all weather conditions.
Seasonal Farm Worker
At various farms including: Rhindhu Farm, Watergate Farm, Iriewells Farm and Girtridge
Farm February 2018 Present
Over 7 years experience working across various sheep and beef systems, gaining
extensive practical experience in lambing, calving and livestock husbandry and
general farm management.
Responsible for the indoor lambing system of 300 ewes, including monitoring,
assisting births, newborn lamb care, and maintaining high welfare standards.
Assist with the movement, management and calving of a herd of 80 blue-grey cattle.
Supported the outdoor calving of 90 Hereford X Angus beef suckler cows through
consistent monitoring, health checks, and providing calving assistance where
necessary.
Identify health concerns and administer appropriate treatments to adult livestock
and youngstock.
Supported organic farming practices at Iriewells Farm, contributing to sustainable
livestock management and maintaining organic standards.
Assisted with machinery operation, field maintenance, livestock records, and general
farm administration
Received commendations for commitment, reliability and quality of work while
working independently and invited back year-after-year.
Start: 01/10/2026 Finish: Not Specified
Scotland
Any
Scotland preferred, but will look outwith these areas for good opportunities.
